Ice Skater

Could an ice skater handle a bobsleigh run?

While watching the Olympics it occurred to me how thrilling it would be to watch an ice skater go down the bobsleigh track. Is this physically possible or are the speed and G-forces simply too much? If it’s possible, imagine what an exciting new event that would be!

G-forces alone would be too great. Imagine trying to skate while pull 2-4 G’s. Several years ago I talked to John Napier in Lake Placid. He told me that the sliders have to make sure they go to the bathroom before a run because of the G’s.

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