What It's Like To Be... An Olympic Bobsledder
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Dec 17, 2024 Kaylee Humphries, an accomplished Olympic bobsledder and gold medalist for both Canada and the USA, shares her thrilling journey in the world of bobsledding. She discusses the adrenaline of racing down ice tracks at nearly 100 mph and the mental techniques, like visualization, that help athletes succeed. Hear about the financial struggles Olympic bobsledders face and the physical and emotional challenges of the sport. Kaylee also reveals insider terminology and the fears athletes confront, culminating in her aspirations for the upcoming Winter Olympics.
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Kaillie's Journey to Bobsledding
- Kaillie Humphries, born in Calgary, benefited from access to one of the few bobsled tracks worldwide.
- Her natural strength and athleticism led her from ski racing to bobsledding, resulting in Olympic gold medals.
Bobsledding Mechanics
- Bobsledding combines sprinting and weightlifting, as athletes push a heavy sled before driving.
- Steering involves ropes controlling the runners, not a steering wheel.
Feeling the Force
- Going down a bobsled track doesn't feel like a roller coaster, but rather like intense pressure and force.
- The experience is similar to what fighter pilots feel, with multiple G-forces.