BOBSLEIGH

History
This Winter Olympic game originated in St. Moritz , Switzerland .
This sport was played first in 1924 in the Winter Olympics.
The women played this sport in 2002.

The equipment needed in Bobsleigh is high tech helmets , shoes made out of synthetic material with spikes on the bottom, brakes, and push handles.

TOP 3 COUNTRIES THAT EXCEL IN BOBSLED

• Switzerland
• United States
• Germany

This is how to play the sport Bobsleigh. Bobsleigh is played by using a bobsled and sliding across the ice very quickly. Each team has 2-5 runs.

RULES OF BOBSLED

• Teams are 2-4people
• The weight limit is 1,389lbs for 4 men
• The weight limit is 827lbs for 2 men
• The captain steers the bobsled

Interesting facts

• BMW made a Bobsleigh with high tech machines
• Top speed of the bobsled is 118mph.
• In 1924 only the four men could race in bobsled
• Bobsleds were raced on icy grounds and passages

Steve Holcomb
He was in the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympic Games. His position is the captain. He is in the 2 and 4 man Bobsleigh.

STEVEN HOLCOMB

• Won gold in 2010
• From Park City ,Utah
• His height 5-10
• He won bronze in the 2 and 4 man bobsled

That was all about the sport Bobsleigh.Now you now a lot about Bobsleigh .