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French Four‑Man Bobsleigh Team Faces Start Mishap at Winter Olympics 2026

On day 15 of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the French four‑man bobsleigh team’s silver sled was compromised when a rider’s foot got stuck at the start, jeopardizing their medal hopes.

During the men’s four‑man bobsleigh event on day 15 of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the French team’s silver sled was compromised when a rider’s foot became stuck at the start. The mishap came after a careful waxing session in the workshop, and the team was unable to recover the advantage they had built. The incident highlights the fine margins in bobsleigh competition.