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The race

  1. How much training do bobsleigh crews get?Before a race, each pilot must complete two crash-free training heats per discipline; the Olympics and World Championships offer six.

The sled and officials

  1. Who makes the decisions in bobsleigh?A jury of a president and two members, with technical delegates and material controllers, runs each IBSF race.
  2. How old must you be to race bobsleigh?Every athlete needs an IBSF licence, available from age 15, with a yearly medical check and insurance; under-18s also need certified parental consent.
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