News about {Christian Niccum}

Hersh: Yet another detour in luger Niccum's long ride

02/04/11 I wrote a story in December about Christian Niccum's odyssey of injuries, self-doubt and a doping ban during the 12 years between his medal-winning rides on the World Cup luge circuit. No one ever had gone longer between podiums.

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Winter Olympians with Northern California ties

01/29/10 LUGE Dan Joye Age: 24From: Carmel, N.Y.» Joye is competing in his second Olympics, but the first one with doubles partner Christian Niccum of Woodinville, Wash.

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Niccum Says He Was Made For Doubles Luge

01/26/10 Christian Niccum has a simple explanation for why he prefers doubles luge.

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Niccum says he was made for doubles luge

01/26/10 Christian Niccum finished 23rd at the Torino Olympics in 2006 as a singles competitor. In Vancouver, the five World Cup medalist and doubles partner Dan Joye have a realistic chance for a medal at the Whistler Sliding Centre.

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Woodinville's Niccum says he was made for doubles luge

01/26/10 (AP) -- Christian Niccum has a simple explanation for why he prefers doubles luge. "Well, luge is the French word for sledding," Niccum said. "So when you think of sledding, that's something you typically do with two people."

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Niccum Says He Was Made for Doubles Luge

01/25/10 Wanting to truly be part of a team sent 2-time Olympian Christian Niccum back to doubles luge Luge - Christian Niccum - Sport - Time - Teams

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Niccum says he was made for doubles luge

01/25/10 By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Christian Niccum has a simple explanation for why he prefers doubles luge.

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