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Published: September 8, 2006
When one thinks of world records, Mark McGwire's bat-cracking home runs or Marion Jones' speed records come to mind. Excellence in the sports world always vies for the attention of a demanding public. Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Andre Agassi have all benefited from it.
Though less publicized than other sports, bobsledding is not without its world records. Bobsled world records can honor an individual man, woman, team or nation. Unlike most other team sports, bobsledding usually does not allow room for individuals to become superstars, unless the circumstances are exceptional.
Pondering the time factor in the sport, one would think a world record would be definitely determined by a time record. Yes...and no.
At the 1999 World Cup, Switzerland dominated the competition with a record time for the specific track in Konigsee, Germany. Of a four-man team, Marcel Rohner became the day's sweetheart, but not without the supporting glory of his teammates: Markus Nuessli, Beat Hefti and Silvio Schaufelberger. Together, these men won the Cup with a 5.60 second push in the second heat, 47.27 second track finish and a cumulative overall time of 1:34.67, beating Germany by a tenth of a second. Time mattered, but it is factored in with the closeness of the win and the tenacity of these racers.
As a nation, Switzerland has an unmatched bobsled world record. Switzerland currently holds the most Olympic, World and European, and World Cup wins. Its record is metal--rather medal. If 'winning is the only thing,' then Switzerland has that covered a hundred fold.
But there is much more to a world record than winning, too. There is always a back-story and an aftermath to world records. United States women's bobsled superstars Jen Davidson and Jean Racine made unprecedented triumphs in bobsledding. Before the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, Davidson and Racine won two World Championships consecutively. This feat had never been accomplished by any other two-woman team at that point.
But, sadly, these women's bobsled world record was offset by disappointment. Racine cut Davidson, a former Utah State University track star, as her brakeman before the Winter Games. Davidson, a true champion and consummate Olympian, showed up on the day of the Olympic race to cheer for her former teammate and for the sport. Unfortunately, the second U.S. team of Jill Bakken and Vonetta Flowers walked away with Olympic gold.
Bobsledding will always have its ups and downs, but there is plenty of time for records to be broken, Switzerland to be surpassed and tracks to see new "firsts." There are dozens (maybe hundreds) of bobsled world records to be made or broken. The ice is just waiting for the right enthusiast.
The New York Times. 8 September 2006.
Desert News. 8 September 2006.
<2002.ksl.com>. 8 September 2006.
Though less publicized than other sports, bobsledding is not without its world records. Bobsled world records can honor an individual man, woman, team or nation. Unlike most other team sports, bobsledding usually does not allow room for individuals to become superstars, unless the circumstances are exceptional.
Pondering the time factor in the sport, one would think a world record would be definitely determined by a time record. Yes...and no.
At the 1999 World Cup, Switzerland dominated the competition with a record time for the specific track in Konigsee, Germany. Of a four-man team, Marcel Rohner became the day's sweetheart, but not without the supporting glory of his teammates: Markus Nuessli, Beat Hefti and Silvio Schaufelberger. Together, these men won the Cup with a 5.60 second push in the second heat, 47.27 second track finish and a cumulative overall time of 1:34.67, beating Germany by a tenth of a second. Time mattered, but it is factored in with the closeness of the win and the tenacity of these racers.
As a nation, Switzerland has an unmatched bobsled world record. Switzerland currently holds the most Olympic, World and European, and World Cup wins. Its record is metal--rather medal. If 'winning is the only thing,' then Switzerland has that covered a hundred fold.
But there is much more to a world record than winning, too. There is always a back-story and an aftermath to world records. United States women's bobsled superstars Jen Davidson and Jean Racine made unprecedented triumphs in bobsledding. Before the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, Davidson and Racine won two World Championships consecutively. This feat had never been accomplished by any other two-woman team at that point.
But, sadly, these women's bobsled world record was offset by disappointment. Racine cut Davidson, a former Utah State University track star, as her brakeman before the Winter Games. Davidson, a true champion and consummate Olympian, showed up on the day of the Olympic race to cheer for her former teammate and for the sport. Unfortunately, the second U.S. team of Jill Bakken and Vonetta Flowers walked away with Olympic gold.
Bobsledding will always have its ups and downs, but there is plenty of time for records to be broken, Switzerland to be surpassed and tracks to see new "firsts." There are dozens (maybe hundreds) of bobsled world records to be made or broken. The ice is just waiting for the right enthusiast.
The New York Times. 8 September 2006.
Desert News. 8 September 2006.
<2002.ksl.com>. 8 September 2006.
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