Bobsledding
Bobsledding
History
From switzerland
Name came from bobalink
First informal races were run on snow-covered
roads
Original bobsledding sleds are wooden
Switzerland and Germany are the most
successful bobsledding nations
Equipment
Helmets, goggles to protect their eyes
Some sledders wear elbow, knee, shoulder and
neck pads
Skintight suits, usually made of Lycra
Shoes have spikes along the edge of the soles
All the members usually wear gloves
Bobsleds
Designed for speed
Shaped like a bullet
2-person sled is about 3 meters long and 4-
person sled is 4 meters
Total weight
Frame is made from iron and carbon and the
body that fits over the frame is made of
fiberglass or cevlar carbon
Rules
Bobsled run is at
least 1500 meters
long and has 15 or
annaabi.ee 
