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U.S. Bobsledders Frank Del Duca and Josh Williamson Hold Fourth Place at Winter Games

Frank Del Duca and Josh Williamson are in 4th place in the bobsled race. They need two good runs on Tuesday to win a medal for the United States.

#usabobsled, #winterolympics2026, #frankdelduca, #bobsledding, #teamusa

https://newsletter.tf/frank-del-duca-josh-williamson-bobsled-fourth-place-update/

The U.S. bobsled team is very close to winning a medal. They are in 4th place after two runs and will finish the race on Tuesday. They even walked barefoot on ice to save their gear.

#usabobsled, #winterolympics2026, #frankdelduca, #bobsledding, #teamusa

https://newsletter.tf/frank-del-duca-josh-williamson-bobsled-fourth-place-update/

90 mph/145 kph and 5G’s of force – what is not to love?

Olympic Bobsledding has long been a hot bed of technological innovation, and the 2026 winter games are no exception.

Carbon fiber, custom spike plates/specialized shoes, 3D printing, plasma nitriding, and yes data analytics are all powering efforts by teams to gain even the slightest of advantages. Advanced data analytics powered by data from sensors in the sleds is studied to plot the best trajectories for approaching curves and developing race strategies.

Lastly, design efforts continue to improve the safety systems in sleds and aim to create refinements in three key areas: 1) keeping athletes inside the sled (during crashes), 2) improving the ability to brake the bobsled, and 3) improving protective clothing and helmets.

https://www.wired.com/story/ai-fancy-footwear-and-all-the-other-gear-powering-olympic-bobsledding/ #Olympics #BobSledding #Safety #Innovation #HighTech #BobSled #MilanoCortina2026

From the ski slopes to the figure skating rink, women Olympians are making their mark in these Winter Games by competing – and succeeding – at ages well past what is considered the prime for elite athletes. #Olympics #WinterGames #bobsledding https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Olympics/2026/0217/winter-olympics-bobsled-women-athletes