2026 Olympic 2-Woman Bobsleigh Prediction & Preview
Updated July 9, 2026
The women’s two‑woman bobsleigh competition at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina is the Winter Olympics' multi-woman bobsled event. Germany has dominated this event historically and they have a heavy favorite in this edition as well, while the United States clings to faint hopes of trying to keep up. Before the action begins in this competition, continue reading to get my 2-woman bobsleigh predictions.
One of the most prominent storylines is the rivalry brewing between Germany and the United States in this sport. Laura Nolte, partnered with Deborah Levi, has dominated the World Cup circuit with multiple victories this season, including key wins at Cortina, Innsbruck, and Winterberg. She holds the World Cup standings lead and her consistency makes her the odds‑on choice for gold.
Kaillie Armbruster Humphries of the USA, a two‑time Olympic champion and revered figure in the sport, has also shown elite form by winning races such as Sigulda and placing highly elsewhere. Humphries has enjoyed a measure of World Cup success after returning to top form, making her a bellwether for American medal hopes in this event.
Germany has depth beyond their top bobsled, with Kim Kalicki and Lisa Buckwitz also ranked among the top performers of the season. Kalicki, a 2023 World Champion, has multiple podium appearances to her name, reinforcing German prospects for a multi‑sled podium sweep. Teams like Austria’s Katrin Beierl and Switzerland’s Melanie Hasler provide threats from other nations, with strong top‑10 World Cup performances that could translate to Olympic success.
Pick: Laura Nolte (GER) for gold ATS PRO
Confidence: 4 out of 5
The 2026 women’s two‑woman bobsleigh event could be a highlight of the Winter Games. With Germany’s Laura Nolte leading the charge and a strong cohort of challengers ready to pounce, the big question here is whether or not anyone can keep up with the top team from Germany.
For me, I'm not sure that I like the idea of betting on this race, as Nolte's two-person team looks like it is going to grab the gold when all is said and done. The price to back Nolte is not all that palatable at -400, as bettors may be forced to hope for a slow start from her duo in order to snag a better price in-play. But going into this event, I don't think there is a ton of value on the favorites going into this competition.
