Wumo 2,868 Posted October 9, 2018 #221 Share Posted October 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, dcro said: But as far as I know, Sigulda is NOT designed for modern bobsleigh? Well they are going to host a World Cup event this year. http://www.ibsf.org/en/news/20560-bmw-ibsf-bob-skeleton-world-cup-2018-2019-kicks-off-in-sigulda-for-the-first-time http://www.ibsf.org/en/races-results?sport_bob=1&session=WC&page_number=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcro 10,209 Posted October 9, 2018 #222 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Just now, wumo26 said: Well they are going to host a World Cup event this year. http://www.ibsf.org/en/news/20560-bmw-ibsf-bob-skeleton-world-cup-2018-2019-kicks-off-in-sigulda-for-the-first-time http://www.ibsf.org/en/races-results?sport_bob=1&session=WC&page_number=1 Yes, but no 4-men which is the prpblematic one. Maybe they plan to remove 4-men anyway, in the name of gender equality... #banbestmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agger 1,612 Posted October 9, 2018 #223 Share Posted October 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, dcro said: But as far as I know, Sigulda is NOT designed for modern bobsleigh? That is true, but I believe they're already looking into it (with governmental support) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumo 2,868 Posted October 9, 2018 #224 Share Posted October 9, 2018 "The Latvian government has also commissioned a survey on the scale and type of renovations required should Stockholm win the 2026 bid". https://www.thelocal.se/20180613/latvia-to-help-sweden-with-2026-winter-olympic-bid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,669 Posted October 10, 2018 #225 Share Posted October 10, 2018 10 hours ago, dcro said: But as far as I know, Sigulda is NOT designed for modern bobsleigh? I mean the World Cup starts there this year so... “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,669 Posted October 10, 2018 #226 Share Posted October 10, 2018 10 hours ago, dcro said: Yes, but no 4-men which is the prpblematic one. Maybe they plan to remove 4-men anyway, in the name of gender equality... I’d be down for monobob over four-man. More nations, more driving focused racing “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,669 Posted October 10, 2018 #227 Share Posted October 10, 2018 My Plan B’s: Ushnia (Argentina) 2026 New Zealand 2026 Sochi 2026 (but this time we do it right) Los Angeles/Wrightwood/Big Bear 2026 (my dream) “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,881 Posted October 10, 2018 #228 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Olympian1010 said: I’d be down for monobob over four-man. More nations, more driving focused racing Dude. Add an event that's made for the youth athletes (monobob), ok, but stay away from the main event of bobsleigh. dcro, phelps and Col_Frost 3 If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,881 Posted October 10, 2018 #229 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Ushuaia would be so cool Basically that'd be home snow advantage for the Brazilians If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phelps 7,467 Posted October 10, 2018 #230 Share Posted October 10, 2018 the only unnamed plan B (which is well in IOC's mind) is Beijing going back-to-back... () it would be the beginning of the end for the Winter Games, but still, that's the only real option to save the 2026 edition, should things go from bad to worse for the 3 official candidates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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