Bobsleigh or bobsled is a winter sport in which teams of 2 to 4 athletes make timed speed runs down narrow, twisting, banked, iced tracks in a gravity-powered sleigh.

5 days ago · One of the most thrilling competitions at the Winter Olympics is bobsled. The 2026 Milan-Cortina Games will feature athletes from around the world speeding down narrow, icy tracks in …

Bobsledding, the sport of sliding down an ice-covered natural or artificial incline on a four-runner sled, called a bobsled, bobsleigh, or bob, that carries either two or four persons. Learn more about the …

By 1914, bobsled races were taking place on a wide variety of natural ice courses. The first racing sleds were made of wood but were soon replaced by steel sleds that came to be known as bobsleds, so …

Jan 6, 2026 · The Winter Olympics bobsled competition features four types of races: two-man, four-man, two-woman, and monobob.

Aug 12, 2025 · Discover the history of Olympic bobsled—from its debut in 1924 to the modern era. Explore legendary athletes, medal records, iconic races, and how the sport has evolved across …

Oct 21, 2025 · Catch up on the latest Bobsled news, athlete updates and stories. Learn about upcoming competitions, event results and Team USA's athletes with exclusive interviews.

Jan 6, 2026 · Sports Olympics What to know about bobsled at the Winter Olympics: The Germans vs. everyone else Fun fact: If a team crashes, they stay in the competition if the sled crosses the finish line.

6 days ago · There were supposed to be 4 in the bobsled. U.S. driver Kris Horn survived it solo U.S. bobsledder Kris Horn, pictured here participating in the two-men's bobsled event, is safe after a …

5 days ago · The United States also has a rich bobsled history, capturing 28 total Olympic medals, including eight golds. Steven Holcomb led the men's four-man team to gold at the 2010 Winter …