sled

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Only one person competes, pushing the sled at the start and piloting down the course at speeds of 70 to 80 mph.

From Los Angeles Times

“The first responsibility is pushing the sled as fast as I can, together with my pilot,” she said in a German accent and near-flawless English.

From Los Angeles Times

But he did not necessarily expect to be pushing a sled at another Winter Olympics.

From BBC

That’s because bobsled races are often won or lost at the start, where speed, explosive power and acceleration are vital in getting the 400-pound sled moving.

From Los Angeles Times

He later went on to become a four-time Olympian, and designed the sleds on which many of Britain's early skeleton medallists achieved their Olympic success.

From BBC