Edwin Moses Earns Spot on No. 1 Bobsled

Edwin Moses, two-time Olympic gold medalist in the intermediate hurdles, was named Tuesday to serve as the brakeman for the No. 1 U.S. bobsled team in today’s two-man competition at a World Cup event in Calgary, Canada.

It will be Moses’ first competition over a regulation 1,500-meter course. He will share a sled with driver Brian Shimer of Naples, Fla. They were third last month in a two-man 50-meter push competition at Konigssee, Germany.

“Edwin’s performance has been fantastic,” U.S. Coach Tony Carlino said. “We have a good chance not only for the fastest start but also for a finish in the top three.”

Moses also will attempt to earn a berth on one of the U.S. sleds for Saturday’s four-man competition at Calgary.