SALZBURG, AUSTRIA (June 11, 2026) – During the continuing 2026 International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) Congress, USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) is proud to rejoice the election of longtime coach and chief Tuffy Latour to the IBSF Executive Committee as Vice President of Sport.
Latour has devoted greater than three many years to the expansion and success of bobsled and skeleton within the United States. His 33-year involvement with USABS started as an athlete and has continued via an completed teaching profession, serving to develop generations of Team USA athletes on the world stage.
“I am honored to serve as IBSF Vice President of Sport. Together, we have a tremendous opportunity to continue growing bobsled and skeleton globally while ensuring athletes remain at the center of everything we do. Thank you to the IBSF membership for your confidence and support. I am excited to work alongside our athletes, coaches, and federations,” shared Latour about his nomination.
In his new role, Latour will work alongside representatives from member nations around the world to help guide the future of bobsled and skeleton. As part of the IBSF Executive Committee, he will contribute to key decisions affecting the development, governance, and long-term growth of sliding sports internationally.
“Tuffy has devoted a lot of his life to the sports activities of bobsled and skeleton, serving in a range of roles at each the nationwide and worldwide ranges. His ardour for the sports activities, dedication to athletes, and understanding of the alternatives going through member nations make him exceptionally nicely certified for this place. With his deep and longstanding dedication to bobsled and skeleton, I’m assured Tuffy shall be a robust asset to IBSF management,” Randy Aliment, USABS Board of Directors Chair, shared.
Latour’s election marks an necessary milestone for each USABS and Team USA. As the group continues its efforts to broaden consciousness of bobsled and skeleton, strengthen athlete recruitment, and construct momentum towards the 2034 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, his voice and management inside the IBSF will play a invaluable function in shaping the long run of the sports activities.
Full election outcomes for the IBSF Executive Committee:
- IBSF President – Heike Groesswang, GER
- IBSF Vice President of Corporate and Financial Affairs –
- IBSF Vice President of Sport – Tuffield Latour, USA
- IBSF Vice President of International Affairs –
- IBSF Vice President of Marketing and Events – David Tomatis, MON
- IBSF Vice President of Communication – Chanmin Chyun, KOR
- IBSF Vice President of Legal Affairs –
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About USA Bobsled & Skeleton
USA Bobsled & Skeleton (USABS) is the nationwide governing physique for bobsled and skeleton within the United States. USABS is chargeable for the recruitment, growth, coaching, and assist of athletes from grassroots via elite worldwide competitors. For extra info, go to USABS.com or observe the staff’s journey on Instagram (@USABS), Facebook (USA Bobsled/Skeleton), and TikTok (@usabobsledskeleton).