Bobsleigh at the 1980 Winter Olympics

The bobsleigh events at the 1980 Winter Olympics were exciting races. Teams of athletes slid down an ice track in tight, fast sleds. These events happened at the Mt. Van Hoevenberg Olympic Bobsled Run from February 15 to 24, 1980. There were two bobsleigh competitions, giving athletes many chances to race and show their skills. The Winter Olympics bring athletes from all over the world to compete in snowy and icy sports. Bobsleigh is one of the thrilling events that fans love to watch.

Medal summary

Medal table

Two countries won medals in Lake Placid, with East Germany leading the medal table.

Rank	Nation	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	East Germany	1	1	2	4
2	Switzerland	1	1	0	2
Totals (2 entries)		2	2	2	6

Participating NOCs

Eleven nations took part in the bobsleigh events at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

•  Austria (8)
•  Canada (6)
•  West Germany (10)
•  Great Britain (10)
•  East Germany (8)
•  Italy (5)
•  Japan (2)
•  Romania (8)
•  Switzerland (8)
•  Sweden (4)
•  United States (9)