The man building Team USA's Olympic bobsleds
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- #Team USA
- #Winter Olympics
- #bobsled
- Marc Van Den Berg constructs bobsleds for Team USA for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
- The bobsleds were built in Lake Placid and shipped to Europe in massive containers.
- Van Den Berg started construction two years ago to prevent competitors from copying his designs.
- The bobsleds are made of carbon fiber, Kevlar fiber, and a secret inner core, with each sled costing between $100,000 and $150,000.
- Van Den Berg founded M-USA, a project funded by donations, to supply materials for the bobsleds without costing Team USA any money.
- Team USA has 14 athletes competing in bobsled events at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- Historical context: Women's bobsledding dates back to 1981, with Jeanne Nerlfi being part of the first US Women's Bobsled team.