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Bobsleigh, Skeleton, and Luge: Adrenaline-Fueled Thrills

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Which of these sports involves sliding down an ice track on a sled with two or four people?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bobsleigh is a team sport where two or four athletes ride a sled down an ice track.

In Skeleton, athletes slide down the track on what type of equipment?

  1. A sled

  2. A skeleton

  3. A luge


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Skeleton athletes lie face down on a small sled called a skeleton.

Which sport involves sliding down an ice track on a small sled with runners?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Luge athletes lie on their backs on a small sled with runners.

In Bobsleigh, what is the name of the person who steers the sled?

  1. The driver

  2. The brakeman

  3. The pusher


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The driver of a bobsleigh team is responsible for steering the sled.

What is the name of the person who helps push the sled at the start of a Bobsleigh race?

  1. The driver

  2. The brakeman

  3. The pusher


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The pusher helps push the bobsleigh at the start of the race to give it momentum.

In Skeleton, what is the name of the helmet that athletes wear?

  1. A skullcap

  2. A crash helmet

  3. A racing helmet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Skeleton athletes wear a skullcap to protect their heads.

Which of these sports originated in Switzerland?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bobsleigh originated in Switzerland in the 19th century.

What is the name of the track used for Bobsleigh, Skeleton, and Luge competitions?

  1. An ice rink

  2. A ski slope

  3. A bobsleigh track


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bobsleigh, Skeleton, and Luge competitions are held on a specially designed bobsleigh track.

Which of these sports is considered the most dangerous?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Skeleton is considered the most dangerous of the three sports due to the high speeds and the athlete's exposed position.

What is the maximum speed that a bobsleigh can reach during a race?

  1. 60 mph

  2. 80 mph

  3. 100 mph


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bobsleighs can reach speeds of up to 80 mph during a race.

How many athletes are on a Skeleton team?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Four


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Skeleton is an individual sport, with only one athlete per team.

What is the name of the technique used by Luge athletes to steer their sleds?

  1. Edging

  2. Carving

  3. Sliding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Luge athletes use edging to steer their sleds by shifting their weight from side to side.

Which of these sports is the oldest?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Luge is the oldest of the three sports, dating back to the 16th century.

What is the name of the event in which two-person bobsleigh teams compete?

  1. The two-man bobsleigh

  2. The four-man bobsleigh

  3. The mixed bobsleigh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The two-man bobsleigh event involves teams of two athletes.

Which country has won the most medals in Bobsleigh at the Winter Olympics?

  1. Germany

  2. Switzerland

  3. United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Germany has won the most medals in Bobsleigh at the Winter Olympics.

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