What is bobsleigh?
Q: What is bobsleigh?
A: Bobsleigh, also known as bobsled, is a team sport played during Winter Olympic Games where players ride on iced tracks with a sled.
Q: What are modern bobsleigh tracks made of?
A: Modern bobsleigh tracks are made of concrete coated with ice.
Q: Are artificial bobsleigh tracks available?
A: Yes, artificial bobsleigh tracks are also available.
Q: Who governs international bobsled competitions?
A: International bobsled competitions are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing (FIBT).
Q: Where were the first bobsleds built?
A: The first bobsleds were built in St. Moritz, Switzerland in the late 19th century.
Q: Who built the first bobsleds?
A: The first bobsleds were built by rich tourists from Britain who were staying at the Palace Hotel owned by Caspar Badrutt.
Q: What did the rich tourists from Britain do at the Palace Hotel in St. Moritz?
A: The rich tourists from Britain who were staying at the Palace Hotel in St. Moritz built the first bobsleds in the late 19th century.