Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics: Bobsled
About this episode
This episode explores the bobsled competition at the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics, highlighting key figures and events.
We're traveling back in time to the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics to hear all about the bobsled (or bobsleigh) competition. These Games saw some big changes: New rules about weight and new types of sleds. Cortina 1956 was the first Olympics for Italian Eugenio Monti, whose results put him on the road to becoming a local hero and one of the best bobsled drivers of all time. Bobsled also featured some sibling rivalry, royalty and the last American medal before a decades-long dry spell. Weather impacted the bobsledders in a bad way. Did Mother Nature have something against the Swiss? Come along on a wild ride through the icy bobsled track of Cortina. Thank you to our ongoing contributors and patrons! This show thrives because of our listeners. Want to give back? Learn more here . For a transcript and complete list of sources used in this episode, visit: https://flamealivepod.com . Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: Games History Moment with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown is released monthly. In 2026, these episodes explore the 7th Winter Olympic Games at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy in 1956. Look for our regular episodes…
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