WHO: Tony Benshoof (White Bear Lake, Minn.), a 2002 Olympian and 2005 overall men’s singles luge Challenge Cup bronze medalist. Benshoof is also the current men’s singles World Cup leader, after three races, tied with Russia’s Albert Demtschenko. Each has 240 points.

WHAT: A telephone press conference with Tony Benshoof (White Bear Lake, Minn.) to discuss last weekend’s World Cup series race in Altenberg, Germany, in which the 30-year-old raced to a silver medal finish and became USA Luge’s all-time singles leader in international medals won, with 22.

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. EST.

WHERE: U.S. media are encouraged to call 866-867-8305, while members of the international media are asked to call 001-813-276-1406. The Passcode is 4767805766. The Pin number is 5843.

WHY: This will provide news organizations an opportunity to speak with Tony Benshoof (White Bear Lake, Minn.) as he discusses his men’s singles luge World Cup silver medal finish in Altenberg, Germany. Benshoof has raced to three World Cup medals and is tied with Russia’s Albert Demtschenko, atop the series standings, after three races, with 240 points.

USA Luge appreciates your interest in the U.S. luge team and hopes that you’ll be able to participate in the press conference. Members of the media, who plan on participating, should contact Jon Lundin, USA Luge media/public relations manager, at (518) 523-2071 ext. 112 or through e-mail at jonl@usaluge.org.