What Do You Think You Know About Bobsleigh

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    International bobsleigh competitions are governed by the?

    • FIFA
    • UEFA
    • FIBT
    • IIFA
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Bobsleigh or bobsled is a winter sport in which teams of two or four teammates make times runs down narrow, twisting, banked, iced tracks in a gravity-powered sled. The times runs are combines to calculate the final score.

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  • 2. 
    The two country that has proved most successful by overall success in Europe, world cup and Olympic championships are? - ProProfs

    The two country that has proved most successful by overall success in Europe, world cup and Olympic championships are?

    • Germany and Switzerland

    • England and Turkey

    • Austria and Greece

    • Spain and France

    Correct Answer
    A. Germany and Switzerland
    Explanation
    Germany and Switzerland have proved to be the most successful countries in Europe, World Cup, and Olympic championships. Both countries have a strong history in sports and have consistently performed well in these competitions. Germany has won the FIFA World Cup four times and has a strong presence in various Olympic sports. Switzerland, although a smaller country, has also achieved significant success in winter sports, athletics, and other Olympic events. Together, these two countries have consistently demonstrated their prowess and dominance in the sporting world.

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    All three types were adapted from boys’ delivery sleds and? - ProProfs

    All three types were adapted from boys’ delivery sleds and?

    • Sweater

    • Leggings

    • Toboggans

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Toboggans
    Explanation
    All three types (sweater, leggings, and toboggans) were adapted from boys' delivery sleds.

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  • 4. 
    Bobsleigh can attain speeds of 150 km/h, with the reported world record being? - ProProfs

    Bobsleigh can attain speeds of 150 km/h, with the reported world record being?

    • 201km/h

    • 100 km/h

    • 150 km/h

    • 250 km/h

    Correct Answer
    A. 201km/h
    Explanation
    The question asks for the reported world record speed for bobsleigh. The given answer of 201 km/h is the highest speed listed among the options, suggesting that it is the reported world record.

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  • 5. 
    The various types of sleds came several years before the first tracks were built in? - ProProfs

    The various types of sleds came several years before the first tracks were built in?

    • Athens

    • Accra

    • Netherlands

    • St. Mortiz

    Correct Answer
    A. St. Mortiz
    Explanation
    St. Mortiz is the correct answer because it is a well-known fact that the various types of sleds, such as toboggans and bobsleds, were used for transportation and recreation long before the first tracks were built for organized sledding. St. Mortiz, a popular tourist destination in Switzerland, is famous for its winter sports and has a long history of sled racing and other winter activities. Therefore, it is likely that sleds were used in St. Mortiz before tracks were built.

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  • 6. 
    The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (FIBT) was founded in the year? - ProProfs

    The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (FIBT) was founded in the year?

    • 1940

    • 1933

    • 1923

    • 1930

    Correct Answer
    A. 1923
    Explanation
    The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (FIBT) was founded in 1923. This organization is responsible for governing and promoting the sports of bobsleigh and skeleton internationally. It organizes competitions, sets rules and regulations, and works towards the development and growth of these sports worldwide.

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  • 7. 
    The men two-man Bobsleigh event was added in the year? - ProProfs

    The men two-man Bobsleigh event was added in the year?

    • 1937

    • 1934

    • 1932

    • 1933

    Correct Answer
    A. 1932
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1932. This is the year when the men's two-man Bobsleigh event was added.

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  • 8. 
    Women’s two-woman bobsleigh made its Olympic debut at the? - ProProfs

    Women’s two-woman bobsleigh made its Olympic debut at the?

    • 2002 winter Olympics

    • 2004 winter Olympics

    • 2008 winter Olympics

    • 2012 winter Olympics

    Correct Answer
    A. 2002 winter Olympics
    Explanation
    Women's two-woman bobsleigh made its Olympic debut at the 2002 winter Olympics. This means that it was the first time that this event was included in the Olympic program for women.

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  • 9. 
    Women bobsleigh competition began in the US in the year? - ProProfs

    Women bobsleigh competition began in the US in the year?

    • 1933

    • 1980

    • 1987

    • 1983

    Correct Answer
    A. 1983
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1983 because that is the year when women's bobsleigh competition began in the US.

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    The name is derived from the action some early competitors adopted of? - ProProfs

    The name is derived from the action some early competitors adopted of?

    • Bobbing

    • Band and forth

    • Increase speed

    • A and B only

    Correct Answer
    A. A and B only
    Explanation
    The name is derived from the action some early competitors adopted of bobbing back and forth. This suggests that the correct answer is A and B only, as both options involve the action of bobbing.

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