Bobsleigh at the 1964 Winter Olympics

Bobsleigh at the 1964 Winter Olympics

The Bobsleigh events at the 1964 Winter Olympics took place between January 31 and February 7, 1964, in Innsbruck, Austria. Bobsleigh came back to the Winter Olympic Games after not being in the 1960 Winter Olympics.

Athletes from all over the world raced down the ice track at Bob und Rodelbahn Igls. They used fast, wooden sleds and showed great speed, skill, and teamwork. The races were very exciting for fans of winter sports during the Games.

Events

Bobsleigh came back to the Winter Olympic Games in 1964. It was not part of the 1960 Games. The events took place between January 31 and February 7 at Bob und Rodelbahn Igls in Innsbruck, Austria. Athletes from many countries competed in this fun winter sport.

Medal table

Rank	Nation	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Canada	1	0	0	1
	Great Britain	1	0	0	1
3	Italy	0	1	2	3
4	Austria	0	1	0	1
Totals (4 entries)		2	2	2	6

Participating nations

Many countries took part in the bobsleigh events at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. Some of these countries included Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, the United Team of Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States. Each country sent athletes to race in the bobsleigh events.