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Bobsleigh

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

BOBSLEIGH

By Morgan and Emmett

HISTORY OF BOBSLEIGH

  • Originated in the Swiss Alps
  • First played in the Olympics in France
  • Women begin to play in 2002

MOST MEDALS WON

  • Switzerland
  • Germany
  • U.S.A

EVENTS OF THE SPORT

  • Two man men's event
  • Two man women's event
  • Four man men's event

RULES OF BOBSLEIGH

  • The track needs to be designed special
  • Speeds up to 80 or 100 km per hour

THE BOBSLEIGH GOES ABOUT 150 KMPH

INTERESTING FACT!

EQUIPMENT

  • Brakes -lever that lowers teeth on ice
  • Push handles -must be retractable
  • Helmet -must be worn to protect head
  • Start shoes -made of synthetic material
  • Sled -the main thing in bobsleigh

JON MONTGOMERY

FAMOUS ATHLETE

JON MONTGOMERY

  • He was a tv host
  • Won gold in Vancouver 2010
  • Famous Canadian racer