Ridgefield Olympic Luger Gets Show Of Support Around Town

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Support signs for Ridgefield luger Tucker West have popped up throughout town in the past week as the Winter Olympics prepare to open in Sochi, Russia.

This is one of the Team Tucker posts that have popped up in Ridgefield.
Photo Credit: *Joe Lombardi*

Signs are everywhere in Ridgefield to support Tucker West.
Photo Credit: *Joe Lombardi*

A USA banner flies along a street in Ridgefield.
Photo Credit: *Joe Lombardi*

Even in a snow bank, a show of support for Ridgefield's Tucker West.
Photo Credit: *Joe Lombardi*

Tom Renner

02/05/2014 5:00 a.m.

Opening ceremonies for the Winter Games are planned for Thursday. West's first race is scheduled for Saturday morning.

Many Ridgefield residents purchased "Team Tucker" T-shirts last week to support the 18-year-old luger, who was named to the team in December. He is the youngest person ever named to the U.S. luge team. Team Tucker posters and banners with the Olympic rings have also been visible around Ridgefield.

The Ridgefield Playhouse will host a free event Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. to watch West compete in his first race at the Winter Olympics.

Fans who want to keep up with West while in Sochi can visit the Team Tucker Facebook page.

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