Embrace the Spirit of Jamaica: Where Cool Runnings Fans Unite!
A ragtag crew of Jamaican bobsledders defies the odds and winter sports norms with their spirited determination, humor, and camaraderie, proving that laughter and heart can lead to victory on ice, even without experience.
Cool Runnings Trivia
What sport do the athletes compete in Cool Runnings? (Easy)
#1: Bobsledding
#2: Skiing
#3: Snowboarding
#4: Figure Skating
What is the name of the Jamaican bobsled team's coach in Cool Runnings? (Expert)
#1: Irv Blitzer
#2: Darius Banquet
#3: Yul Brenner
#4: Sanka Coffie
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Cool Runnings Fun Facts
The actual Jamaican bobsled team that inspired Cool Runnings competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics despite not having any prior experience in the sport.
The film Cool Runnings was inspired by the true story of the Jamaican bobsled team's debut in the Winter Olympics and includes a fictional character named Irv, played by John Candy, who is based on the real-life coach of the team, Howard Siler.
Cool Runnings Polls
What is your favorite moment from Cool Runnings?
The Bobsledding Training Montage
The Race Against Jamaica
The Team's Arrival in Calgary
Sanka's Coffee Incident
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What character from Cool Runnings do you relate to the most?
Derice Bannock
Irving Blitzer
Sanka Coffie
Yul Brenner
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