ƧƿѦςɛ♏ѦਹѤʞFeb 20

In the two-man bob what is the purpose of the second person (i.e. the one hiding at the back who's not steering)?

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Show threadTracey S
@spacemagick I believe their main purpose is to provide a fast powerful start to the run as they tend to be former Olympic sprinters
Feb 20 at 7:59pmWeb
Show threadƧƿѦςɛ♏ѦਹѤʞFeb 20
@Wigwam12
Ah, that makes sense. Do they get the same medal as the driver if they win?
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Show threadTracey SFeb 20

@spacemagick yeah they get a medal too; it's a two person team event 😊

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Show threadƧƿѦςɛ♏ѦਹѤʞFeb 20
@Wigwam12
Feels a bit like the ball-boy at Wimbledon getting a prize.
LOL
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Show threadMike SpoonerFeb 20
@Wigwam12 @spacemagick Also, providing extra mass for downhil acceleration, not to mention working the brakes.
Show threadƧƿѦςɛ♏ѦਹѤʞFeb 20
@shelldozer @Wigwam12
Ah, breaks, that makes sense!
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