Aussie Bobsled Boys Heat Up The Ice In Barely-There Swimwear!
The men’s team from Down Under found a hot way to stand out at the world championships.
The Australian bobsled team has found a bold way to get noticed in the winter sports world. At this month’s world championships in Lake Placid, New York, these men took to the ice wearing nothing but swimwear.
The team includes pilot Rhys Peters along with Ben Forst, Jermayne Takapautolo, Jack Pennington and Patrick Castelli. These athletes know that coming from a sun-soaked country means they need smart ways to get attention in winter sports.
“You can take the boys out of Australia, but you can’t take the Australian out of the boys!” Peters wrote on an Instagram reel showing their nearly naked training run.
How A Cheeky Training Run Broke The Internet
While some might call this a simple brand deal with Australian swimwear company Budgy Smuggler, the results speak for themselves. The post hit over 12,000 likes and 350 comments, far above Peters’ usual few hundred likes per post.
The online response was clear. One fan commented: “NEW WINTER OLYMPIC RULE! Men’s bobsled — and only men’s bobsled — will be conducted in speedos or boxerbrief style shorts. No we will not be explaining further. These are the rules I declare them official!”
Another wrote: “I would like to put my name in the hat as a writer/director/producer for your next spot.”
Winning Fans When Medals Remain Elusive
The team’s fun approach comes with good reason. Both the Australian two-man and four-man teams ranked at the bottom of the world championships. Finding ways to gain fans and sponsors makes sense when the medal count doesn’t help.
This brings to mind the famous Jamaican bobsled team that later became the focus of the film Cool Runnings.
The Future Looks Hot For These Winter Sportsmen
Should these Aussies reach the 2026 Winter Olympics, they might want to follow the path of Tonga’s Pita Taufatofua. The flag bearer became world famous when he appeared shirtless and oiled at the opening ceremony.
Could the Australian team’s swimwear stunts help increase interest in winter sports?
