Riessersee
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Bobsleigh track
Originally constructed in 1910, the track was renovated in 1933 and was Script error: No such module "convert". long.[1] Costing Template:Reichsmark to complete, the track was used for the 1936 Games.[2] Having seven different seating locations, the track could seat 17,940 and the events were sold out during competition.[2] The track was demolished in 1966.[1] Remnants of the track can be seen on sleigh rides near the lake.[3]
| Sport | Length (meters) | Turns | Vertical drop (start to finish) | Average grade (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobsleigh | 1525 | 17 | 129.43 | 8.49 |
No turn names are given for the track.
Besides the 1936 Winter Games, it also hosted the FIBT World Championships in 1934 (four-man), 1938 (four-man), 1953, and 1962.[4]
References
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- ↑ a b c d Garmisch-Partenkirchen history of the track: 1910-66. Accessed 16 October 2010. Template:In lang
- ↑ a b c 1936 Olympic Winter Games official report. Script error: No such module "webarchive". pp. 70, 71, 74, 132-40, 153, 408-419. Template:In lang - accessed March 3, 2008.
- ↑ Trendy and fun rides around Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including sleigh rides near the lake. - accessed March 2, 2008.
- ↑ Bobsleigh four-man world championship medalists since 1930 Script error: No such module "webarchive".
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