BobsleighJohn Jackson

Who is John Jackson?

He is the leader of the Great Britain bobsleigh team. He started in 2005 as a suggestion from a friend and former bobsledder Lee Jonson in the royal navy. He was born in 1977 in Great Britain. He is currently 36 years old and 1.83 meters tall.

Hobbies/family of John Jackson

One of his hobbies is soccer. His two occupations are bobsleigh & serving in the royal navy.

Paula Walker is his girlfriend. NOT related to Sam

Competitions 4-man Olympic/World Cup2014 Sochi, Russia 5th placeVancouver 2010 17th

2013/14 2nd

2012/13 5th

Rules of BobsleddingFirst, you run and

jump into a metal sled and you get timed until your finished. You need to steer around twists and turns. And the people with the fast time get either gold, silver, or bronze.

History of BobsleddingTwo people put together two skeleton sleds

and put a steering mechanism on them. Bobsledding started in the 1870’s.

Equipment1 Helmet: Protects your head2 start shoes: Metal cleats that dig into the

ice to help you get a good start.3 brakes: Help stop the sled after your done.4 push handle: Help getting a good start.5 steering handles: Make it easier to steer.6 the sled: To drive in

start shoes