bobsled![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sport that consists of racing down an icy track on a two- or four-person bobsled; bobsleds reach speeds of over 85 mph.
two-person bobsled ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Bobsled designed for a crew of two (a captain and a brakeman); it is shorter and lighter than the four-person bobsled.
four-person bobsled ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Bobsled: vehicle on runners that has steering and braking systems; the four-person bobsled team includes a captain, two crewmen and a brakeman.
shell ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Aerodynamic compartment that is usually made of fiberglass; a crew whose weight is less than the allowable limit can carry extra weight.
captain ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Bobsledder who issues instructions and steers the bobsled; he is the first to take position after the push start and is the only one who does not lean forward during the race.
handle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Retractable piece held to push the bobsled during the running start; this start is about 55 yd long.
rear runner ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Stationary steel blade at the back of the bobsled that enables it to slide over the ice.
brakeman ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Bobsledder who operates the brake after the finish; the brakeman is the last to climb onto the bobsled at the start.
front runner ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Movable steel blade at the front of the bobsled that enables it to slide over the ice; the front runners are connected to the steering system.