Canadian sponsor to pay $1 million for luge gold

WHISTLER, British Columbia(AP) A Canadian luge gold medal will be worth $1 million, thanks to a team sponsor.

Fast Track Group, an Alberta-based company that bills itself as a financial education specialist, is putting up $1 million for a Canadian gold, to be split between the champion luger and the Canadian Luge Association.

The company also is offering $50,000 for silver and bronze, plus $5,000 for the top Canadian in each luge event.

A medal is considered a long shot. The team's best hopes are Calgary sliders Alex Gough and Sam Edney.

The Canadian Olympic Committee also has promised a medals bonus, with $20,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze.

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