Cool Runnings: Boblsed

Today we take a look at one of my favorite Winter Olympic sports, bobsled (or bobsleigh) and not just because it was the subject of an awesome movie.

2006 Results
2 Man-Gold: Germany-Andre Lange and Kevin Kuske
Silver: Canada-Pierre Lueders and Lascelles Brown
Bronze: Switzerland- Martin Annen and Beat Hefti

4-Man Gold: Germany
Silver: Russia
Bronze: Switzerland

US: The US's highest finish in the two men bobsleigh was 6th place, while two four-man teams placed 6th and 7th respectively.

U.S. Outlook in 2008: Although USA Bobsleigh appears to be going strong, it’s not likely that they’ll overthrow the powerhouses of Germany and Switzerland. Steven Holcomb has been one of the stronger performers for the US, winning the US National Championships and taking bronze in the 2-man bobsleigh at the World Championships. Holcomb has been partnered with Curt Tomaseviz and Justin Olson lately, two younger sledders who could take the team into the future. Another favorite to make the team is Todd Hays, who competed in Salt Lake and Torino, and could lend the US veteran experience.