A Basic Guide to Bobsledding (An Official U.S. Olympic Committee Sports Series)

A Basic Guide to Bobsledding is for the young person who dreams of "challenging the ice." It also is for the athlete, coach, parent, and spectator who want a clear understanding of the many facets of bobsledding that have made it "The Champagne of Thrills" for more than 100 years. This volume provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the sport and describes the essential elements necessary to become a bobsledder. Author Hans Kummer, a Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project team member and founding officer of the U.S. Bobsled & Skeleton Federation's Connecticut Chapter, offers first-hand knowledge of the technical dynamics and personal focus it takes to be an athlete on the fast track.