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 role of the brakeman in a bobsled team?

How does Asia Evans describe the feeling when she zips up her speed suit?

What kind of forces does a bobsledder experience during a run?

What happens to Asia Evans' body as the bobsled picks up speed?

What sensations does Asia Evans describe while riding in the sled?