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USA Bobsled plans high-tech sleds for 2034 Salt Lake City Games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 12:42 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

USA Bobsled plans high-tech sleds for 2034 Salt Lake City Games

Summary

USA Bobsled announced plans to develop new high-tech sleds following agreements with four Utah-based companies. These companies—47G, Albany Engineered Composites, Hexcel, and Nammo Composite Solutions—aim to create next-generation two-man and four-man sleds utilizing aerospace technology. Testing of demonstration models is expected to begin this winter. CEO Aron McGuire emphasized the importance of adapting aerospace innovations to improve sled performance in competition. The initiative is timed with the lead-up to the 2034 Salt Lake Winter Olympics, where these sleds could make their competitive debut.

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By the Numbers

•USA Bobsled will develop high-tech sleds for the 2034 Winter Olympics.
•Agreements were made with four companies with ties to Utah.
•Testing of sled prototypes is planned for this winter.
•The technology will draw from aerospace engineering principles.

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12:42 AMYahoo Sports — USA Bobsled strikes deals for higher-tech sleds, with eyes on 2034 Salt Lake City Games

What they're saying

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USA Bobsled unveiled plans to build what will arguably be the most high-tech sleds in its history Wednesday after striking deals with four companies with deep ties to Utah, which will host the 2034 Salt Lake Winter Olympics.The companies — 47G, Albany Engineered Composites, Hexcel and Nammo Composite Solutions — will work with USA Bobsled on what the team describes as next-generation two-man and four-man sleds, with some of the same technology currently being used in planes, missiles and unmanne
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