Aja Evans: The power behind the bobsled

Asia Evans, an Olympic bobsledder, describes her role as a brakeman, the dynamics of a bobsled track, and the intense physical experience of a bobsled ride. She highlights the feeling of wearing a speed suit and the G-forces experienced, akin to those felt by fighter pilots. The ride is noisy and physically demanding, with significant pressure on the body.

What is the primary role of the brakeman in bobsledding?

• To provide speed at the start

• To steer the sled

• To maintain balance

• To navigate the track

How does Asia Evans describe her feeling when she puts on her speed suit?

• Like a professional athlete

• Like a superhero

• Like a musician

• Like a pilot

What is the maximum speed a bobsled can reach on the track?

• 80 miles an hour

• 60 miles an hour

• 70 miles an hour

• 90 miles an hour

What force does a bobsledder experience while on the track?

• 3 GS

• 4 GS

• 5 GS

• 6 GS

What is a common sensation experienced by bobsledders during a run?

• Pressure on the lower back

• A smooth ride

• A sense of weightlessness

• Complete silence