A basic guide to bobsledding
By: the U.S. Olympic Committee
Series: Olympic guides
Publisher: Griffin Pub.; Distributed by G. Stevens Pub.
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Torrance, CA; Milwaukee, WI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780836831016
Other titles: Bobsledding
Description: Provides information on such aspects of bobsledding as the history of the sport, sleds, clothing and safety, training, nutrition and first aid, and more. Describes Olympic and bobsledding organizations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [109]).
Table of contents: title: Acknowledgments; title: United States Olympic committee; title: Welcome to the Olympic sports series; title: Athlete's creed; title: About the author; title: Author's acknowledgments; title: Introduction; title: What is bobsledding?; title: U.S. bobsled teams; title: Sled; title: Clothing and safety; title: Youth programs and recruitment; title: Athlete training; title: Nutrition and health; title: First aid; title: Active spectator sport; title: Cool tips; title: Further reading; title: Glossary; title: Olympic and bobsled organizations; title: World champions.