The Winter Games Sled event is a sport that involves athletes racing down an icy track on a sled. The sleds used in this event are called LUGE, which is a French word meaning 'small sled'. The LUGE is a one-person sled that is steered by the athlete's body movements and gravity. The Winter Games Sled event is a thrilling and dangerous sport that requires skill and precision to navigate the icy track.