IBSF | International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation

If 8-year-old Tiago Cusano decides he doesn't want drive bobsleds when he grows up, he can probably play in the major leagues with his throwing arm. He was flinging snowballs every chance he got when we hosted him and his family in Lake Placid, N.Y. this past weekend. Luckily, our athletes were fast enough to dodge the cannonballs he was chucking. Tiago is from Miami Springs, Florida. He fell in love with the sport of bobsled while watching the 2018 Winter Olympics during a hospital stay. He'd never even seen snow before this weekend. Thanks to @makeawishamerica , his dream to see snow and ride in a bobsled came true, and we had the honor of being a part of making it happen. Tiago, his parents, @kevin_cusano and Elena, and his sister, Gianna, are now forever a part of our sliding community!

Live with intention ; Greatness is not an accident . ••• . It's the behind the scenes work - the grind ; the detials - that enable us to shine when the pressure is on and the clock is ticking. In that moment, we can trust that we are ready and able to do our best becuase of the work; the blood, sweat and tears we put in at the gym and on the track, with our strength coaches, push coaches, mental performance coaches and physiotherapists. It's how we rest and how we refuel our body. It's how we respect, encourage and challenge one another to be better day in and day out. Greatness is not an accident. It's a choice. . . . #greatness #choosebetter #pushyourself #thegrind #shine #bloodsweartears #teamwork #fitgirls #yycfit #teamcanada #stronglikeagirl #strongnotskinny #inspiration #gyminspiration

It’s just you on your sled against the clock. Aggression, power, then a dance, turn by turn. At the finish, the solitude ends as teammates embrace and celebrate. This is #skeleton. Images from @lakeplacidolympicsites by @mollychoma. Congrats again to @kendallorraine for breaking a two year medal drought by capturing 🥉. 👊🏻 Kudos to @qwixskinz for the speedy suits.

@mollychoma captured the quiet before the storm, the intensity at the line, the eagerness at the finish, waiting to see if a combined time will lead to disappointment or exhilaration. 🙌🏽 This is #bobsled. @lakeplacidolympicsites @underarmour @bmwusa

Here’s a look back at our #winning women’s #bobsled weekend with images from the incredibly talented @mollychoma. @elanameyerstaylor and @lake.likewater claimed 🥇, @reinbolt_usa and @davisjj_ finished 5th, while @vogt4nic and @brishaabri finished 11th. 👏🏻 @underarmourwomen @kampgroundsofamerica

Work on executing the basics to a high level and the rest will follow. Worlds are right around the corner, time really flies when you’re having fun. #teamireland #irish #ireland #canada #whistler #training #skeletonsport #race #competition #irishfitfam #dublin #fit #fitness #fitfam #passion #crossfit #dedication #beastmode #fast #fitnessmotivation #racing #travel #athlete

The most important thing for me is #recovery ? How do you recover ? ➡️ try @psr_therealrecovery *werbung* . . . #psrecovery #athlete #tourlife #therealrecovery #compressiontherapy #sportsmedicine #freshlegs #recoveryboots #feelingreat

‪Hope to visit the Olympic Museum in Lausanne. My skeleton race suit was sent there after last year's Games, but to see this picture is an honor! When people see this, I want them to be reminded of my story of Hope! #HopeOfABillion @olympic @ibsfsliding @doterra @olympicmuseum @olympicchannel

Vergessen wir manchmal einfach den Moment, das hier und jetzt? Einfach mal genießen. ___________________________________________________ #alpsee #immenstadt #allgäu #Winter #Winterwonderland #zugefrorenersee #schnee #pow #allgäuliebe #genießen #Glückseligkeit #zufrieden #happyface #goodtimes #smile #subshine

| Ieskaties skeletonista @krists_netlaus gaitās Red Bull DTC 💪💥 ———————————————————— Repost • @redbulllatvia #skeletonLV #redbull #redbullLatvia

Hey Calgary, it's been a while 🇨🇦 . . . #track #trackwalk #trainingday #travels #tuesday #tuesdaymotivation #calgary #canada #olympicpark #olympicrings #ice #skeleton #wintervibes #coldoutside #walk #wander #snowday #prep #planning #womeninsport #fastandfemale . . 📷 @ashleighpittaway_

Appreciate the little things ☀️ * * * Thank you for new sweatshirt @purevitalabs :D #purevitalabs @newbalance

Forever engraved in history, another bucket list item checked, Alberta Champion added to the resume! ***Swipe 👉 for more*** @surfvictorian never seises to amaze me as he adapts to any environment paving the way to achieve his goals but knowing not one of those levels defines him. Honored to walk beside you on this journey #shark. Was amazing to see the racing of such talented pros and rookies battle it out this week for what could be the final championship at @winsportcanada as it may be the last season the track is open. . . . Congrats to our training group #GoaldDenTheory on execution of all your hard work and hitting some personal best. We look forward to our continued work together! . . . #history #inthebooks #champion #skeleton #fast #push #future #GoalDenTheory #racing #winter #sports #winsport #calgary #olympics #legacy #shark #journey #team

5 years ago today I had the honor of sharing an Olympic medal podium with these amazing women in Sochi. Happy Medal Anniversary to @kailliehumphries @heathermoyse 🥇, @lauryncwilliams 🥈, and @jamiegreubel @ajalevans 🥉. Happy Anniversary also to all the people who helped make this happen- specifically @fingermash @cklachan and of course @nictaylorusa . Grateful to share a bond with these women for life! @usabs @teamusa @ibsfsliding @olympics

On this day In 2014 Olympic Gold .... defended title @teamcanada @ibsfsliding #happyanniversary #historymade

A year ago today! All the hard work and sacrifice paid off #pyeongchang2018 #ibsfsliding #teamkripps @alexanderkopacz @teamcanada

Держитесь подальше от тех, кто постоянно ноет, жалуется и убеждает всех в том, как ему тяжело. Это однозначно заразный подход к жизни. Рано или поздно вы даже не заметите как тоже начали ныть и жаловаться. Окружите себя сильными, самоуверенными, целеустремленными личностями — это тоже рано или поздно заразит вас. 📖

So thankful for these 4 ❤👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 . ••• . Family. . In a world that is forever changing, through highs and lows, new things and old, our family stands firm and constant. Like the branches of a tree, life may take us in our own unique direction, but we are united together, tied at our roots; we are one. Family is like a stong backbone or firm foundation that provides support, encouragement and love on which we build our dreams and lives. They are a safety net, our personal cheerleader, a helping hand, and a friendly smile. They know us at our best and they love us at our worst. . I am so thankful for my family and their constant support. I am thankful for the many experiences and the little moments that we share. . What is family to you? . . . #family #familyday #iloveyou #mycrew

So thankful for these 4 . . . #familyday #iloveyou #mycrew #myrock #explorealberta #hikeAB #rockymountains #explore #getoutside

This time last year 🔥 . . . #olympicgames #olympicspirit #olympicdreams #medal #pyeongchang #pyeongchang2018 #dreambig #dreams #teamgb #team #teamwork #femaleathlete #fastandfemale #womeninsport #womenwholift #mondaymotivation #motivation #moment #moments #oneteamgb #oneyearon #selfbelief #determination #hardwork #focus #mondaymotivation #mondaymemories . . . 📷 Richard Heathcote/ Getty Images

‪1082 days until Beijing 2022! @hopeofabillion @doterra @Frimpongsportswear @murdockhyundaimurray #beijing2022

• 🔶️TESTIMONIAL VITAMINCENTER 🔷️ • 💪🏽New Year New Goals 💪🏽 • • Ancora una volta grazie di cuore a @mr.vitamincenter @mrs.vitamin per questa bellissima esperienza 🧡💙 • • Ed al mio Coach @titan_team_international Che ha sempre creduto in me💪🏽 • • ⏩WWW.VITAMINCENTER.IT⏪ ✔Code: FRA10✔ @vitamincenter @vitamincompany @cobaltnutrition

The road may be long but damn there's some sweet things to see on the way • • The road wasn't that long I just thought it made for a cool long road don't forget about the journey metaphor quote.....you get it! • • #nature #light #trees #moss #katemoss #road #journey #dontstopbelieving #squamish #love #picoftheday #instadaily #photo #photography #remember #winter #getoutside

Q: what keeps you motivated? A: loosing a race by 1/100th of a second. ( fun fact: it takes 3/10ths to blink your eyes. 1/100th is the width of a hair) . . I work as hard as I do because I know what it feels like to wish I had done more to change the outcome. Having to live with my thoughts of where I could have made that time up in the days, weeks, months, years beforehand. The fear of regretting not giving 100% during preparation, knowing I could have done more. Living in “what if’s” afterwards scares me. No thank you! I stay motivated by the “no stone unturned” philosophy Giving my all is more motivating knowing I am doing my best version. I can approach each race, challenge, obstacle with a clear mind and solid heart knowing I worked my ass off and there is no reason I can’t achieve my goals. I plan and prepare to have no regrets. In that preparation I find motivation.

Back in Calgary for the World cup week! . ••• . For the first time in 4 years Calgary is hosting the best of the best in bobsleigh and skeleton. The @ibsfsliding World Cup is the last stop on the World cup tour before the World Championship showdown in Whistler, BC! Sadly, it might also be the last ever competition on the infamous 1988 Olympic track as currently renovation plans have been scraped until further notice due to lack of funding. . Be sure to come catch the action: . Saturday, Feb 23:  9am womens skeleton race 12:30 women's & men's 2man bob . Sunday, Feb 24:  8:30 mens skeleton  1:30 4man bob . . . #yyc #yycevents #yycnow #winterfun #yycwinter #bobsleigh #skeleton #worldcup #bestofthebest #race #competition #gotime #TeamCanada

People often ask me how I stay motivated.... the answer is 1/100th of a second. (It happened 1 time, and It was the worst feeling. Never again.) Loosing a race by the width of a hair is hard. Thinking (dwelling, stirring focusing) about all the details I could have done different in the days, weeks, months, years leading up to that race to get a different result and find that time. Loosing by a fraction of a second and regretting anything, that’s what drives me to work my ass off everyday. To be the best version of myself. My dreams are bigger than any excuse I can give myself..... being my best self so I can know at the end of a race, regardless of the result, I did everything I could. his is how I stay motivated. Challenges force me to sacrifice and rise up. Doesn’t matter if I fail, as long as I did my best and learned. Loosing a race knowing i could have done more, that kills me. When in doubt workout. Because somehow crushing my body is the most relaxing part of my day. . . #homeworkouts #noexcuses #fitness #health #whatmovesme #heretocreate

the calm before the storm . . . 📸: @rekords #athlete #skeleton #wintersport #winter #lakeplacid #adk #bmw #liveadventurously #teamusa #girlswholift #snow #travel #instagood #instadaily #getoutside

Solid 10th place in the penultimate World Cup race last friday. Taking the positives of our improving starttimes and a great first run to the final races of the season: the last World Cup in Calgary and World Championships in Whistler 🇨🇦💪 📷 @rekords #bobsleigh #worldcup #lakeplacid #newyork #usa #top10 #goodvibes #worldcupfinale @teambelgium @sportvlaanderen #BeGold @loterienationaleloterij #lotto #enzijnspelers @abcgroep #amista #cloudar #boomersboutique @groupfbelgie @lazersport @bioracerspeedwear #dare2b #seiz #eurotech #conceptumlogistics #kyocera @ibsfsliding #sportersbelevenmeer

🤙🏻 Heading in to the final 2 world cups here at home in Calgary!! It’s the first time in over 4 years since the @ibsfsliding World Cup has been here! And with the potential of the track closing this year, this could be your last chance to catch the action up close in person for the foreseeable future!! I race Friday @ 2.30 & Saturday @ 9.00am, & if you want to watch a bobsleigh race with me; @benjimaier94 races 2man on Saturday @ 2.30!! . . . . @essexlease @fairfieldwatson @wealthcoinsight @scovanengineering @bonnevillequinnrealestate @qwixskinz @calgarystampede @calgaryevents @tourismcalgary @mckenzietownechurch @tcskidscalgary . . . . 📸 @rekords

A win 🥇more special than any other here in Lake Placid in that I got to share it with my nieces and nephew. It’s a blessing to be able to share with them what I do. I love them more than anything and this moment is one I’ll cherish forever. Thanks to the entire @usabs staff, coaches, and my teammates for making this moment possible. Thanks to @lakeplacidolympicsites and @ibsfsliding as well. Truly a day I’ll never forget ❤️ @teamusa 📸: @mollychoma

#OneYearAgo 😮 Time flies when your having fun! Can't believe this was one year ago already! #DreamComeTrue . 📷 @mvwn . #Wintersport #WinterOlympics #PyeongChang #TeamNL #SouthKorea #pyeongchang2018🇰🇷 #SkeletonAthlete #Kimboslides #Skeletonracing #WhatARace #8thplace #Actionpicture

Premiéru na 🇺🇸 dráze v Lake Placid máme za sebou. Byl to trochu boj o přežití, ale nakonec jsem spoko, že to dopadlo tak jak to dopadlo. Co si budem.. mohlo to dopadnout i hůř!😁 Naučit se novou dráhu během 14 jízd a odzávodit dvojboby i čtyřboby byl solidní oříšek. Díky hoši @kuba_nosku @dominiksuchy13 @honza_sindelar , že jsme to zvládli, a jedeme dál 🇨🇦 📸 @rekords @ibsfsliding