History

Bobsleigh racing was invented in the 1880s in Albany, NY and later introduced to Switzerland. The first races were run on snow-covered roads, with the opening competition in 1884 at St. Moritz.

The first club was formed in 1897 and the first purpose-built track was opened in 1902. Initially the sled teams were of five or six, this was reduced to two- or four-person sleighs in the 1930s.