Norfolk bobsleigh athlete Vicky Williamson overcomes odds to tackle World Championships

The definition of Bobsleigh is 'a mechanically steered and braked sledge, typically for two or four people, used for racing down an ice-covered run.'

As Jonathan Wills found out when he was given amazing access to the British men's and women's teams ahead of the 2020 World Championships, that is just a fraction of the story.

In the case of Vicky Williamson from Norfolk, he met an athlete who has overcome life-threatening injuries - as one of the country's top track cyclists - to now have a realistic chance of fulfilling her Olympic dreams on ice.

It has required great determination, incredible resilience and a huge amount of skill. Vicky gives an insight into her extraordinary journey.

Watch Jonathan's report here:

In the second of his reports, Jonathan is invited behind the scenes to experience life with the Men's teams.

https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2020-02-13/meet-the-british-men-s-bobsleigh-squad-that-s-rich-in-team-spirit/