33 Bobsledding Quiz Questions with Answers (Trivia)

Welcome to the exciting Bobsledding Quiz!

Are you prepared to slide your way to victory and prove that you’re a bobsledding enthusiast?

We’ve assembled gripping questions to challenge your knowledge of this thrilling winter sport.

Simply count your correct answers and glide over to our result table to evaluate your performance.

So, strap on your helmet, grab your sled, and let’s discover if you can race to the finish line with your bobsledding trivia prowess!

1. In which year did bobsledding become an official Winter Olympic sport?

• A) 1924
• B) 1932
• C) 1948

2. What is the name of the sled that competes in the two-person event in bobsledding?

• A) Monobob
• B) Twobob
• C) Bobsleigh

3. Which country is considered the birthplace of bobsledding?

• A) Switzerland
• B) Germany
• C) Canada

4. What is the maximum number of athletes allowed on a bobsled team in the Olympics?

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 6

5. What is the name of the driver’s position in a bobsleigh?

• A) Pilot
• B) Captain
• C) Navigator

6. Which country has won the most Olympic bobsledding gold medals?

• A) Switzerland
• B) Germany
• C) United States

7. What is the primary material used for constructing modern bobsleds?

• A) Wood
• B) Steel
• C) Fiberglass

8. What is the nickname for the famous bobsled track in St. Moritz, Switzerland?

• A) The Cresta Run
• B) The Icy Dragon
• C) The Alpine Slide

9. Who set the bobsleigh speed record of 125.5 mph (202 km/h) in 2017?

• A) Simone Bertazzo
• B) Zubkov Alexander
• C) Francesco Friedrich

10. How many runs does a winning bobsled team make in the Olympic Games?

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 6

11. What part of the sled is responsible for steering in bobsledding?

• A) The runners
• B) The push bars
• C) The D-rings

12. How is the starting order determined in bobsled competitions?

• A) By random draw
• B) By national rankings
• C) By sled weight

13. Which body is responsible for governing the sport of bobsleigh worldwide?

• A) International Olympic Committee (IOC)
• B) International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF)
• C) Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS)

14. What is the purpose of the brakeman in a bobsled team?

• A) To steer the sled
• B) To provide extra weight
• C) To slow the sled down at the end of the run

15. What is the name of the famous Jamaican bobsleigh team that inspired the movie “Cool Runnings”?

• A) The Jamaican Ice Warriors
• B) The Jamaican Snowbirds
• C) The Jamaican Bobsleigh Team

16. In which edition of the Winter Olympics did women’s bobsledding debut?

• A) 1998 Nagano
• B) 2002 Salt Lake City
• C) 2006 Turin

17. What is the most common way to gain speed during the push-start phase of a bobsled run?

• A) Pulling on ropes
• B) Running alongside the sled
• C) Pushing off walls of the track

18. Bobsledding is a combination of which two sports?

• A) Tobogganing and luge
• B) Skeleton and luge
• C) Tobogganing and skeleton

19. Which country’s bobsled team used a modified golf cart for their dryland training?

• A) United States
• B) Russia
• C) Jamaica

20. What is the name of the ice-cold track where bobsled races take place?

• A) The Run
• B) The Slide
• C) The Iceway

21. How do bobsled pilots steer the sled during a race?

• A) Hand levers
• B) Foot pedals
• C) Ropes and pulleys

22. What do bobsled team members wear on their feet to improve traction on the ice during the push-start?

• A) Spiked shoes
• B) Ice cleats
• C) Rubber boots

23. What is the approximate weight of a four-man bobsled without the crew?

• A) 180 kg (397 lbs)
• B) 270 kg (595 lbs)
• C) 630 kg (1,389 lbs)

24. What is the term for the force exerted on bobsled racers’ bodies as they make turns at high speeds?

• A) G-force
• B) Centripetal force
• C) Torque

25. Which of the following is not a part of a bobsled?

• A) Cowling
• B) Pushing rod
• C) Sled base

26. What is the best technique for maintaining speed while navigating turns during a bobsled race?

• A) Steering early into the turn
• B) Braking before the turn
• C) Shifting weight inside the sled

27. In which country was the first artificially frozen bobsled track built?

• A) Switzerland
• B) Italy
• C) Germany

28. Besides racing, what skill is important for bobsledders to have in order to be successful in competitions?

• A) Strong collaboration and communication
• B) Exceptional acrobatic skills
• C) In-depth knowledge of sled engineering

29. What is the maximum weight of a two-woman bobsled, including crew and equipment?

• A) 284 kg (626 lbs)
• B) 340 kg (749 lbs)
• C) 425 kg (937 lbs)

30. How many medals did the United States win in bobsledding during the 2018 Winter Olympics?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 4

31. In “Cool Runnings,” which actor played the role of an unlikely Jamaican bobsledding coach?

• A) John Candy
• B) Doug E. Doug
• C) Leon Robinson

32. What distance does a bobsled usually travel during a typical Olympic competition run?

• A) 500 meters (1,640 feet)
• B) 1,000 meters (3,280 feet)
• C) 1,500 meters (4,921 feet)

33. Which country took home the gold medal in the four-man bobsled event during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver?

• A) United States
• B) Germany
• C) Canada

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