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.

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