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French Bobsleigh Team's Start Mishap Cost Silver at 2026 Winter Olympics

The French men's four‑man bobsleigh team, known for their silver‑sized sled, lost a medal after a rider’s foot got stuck at the start during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

During day 15 of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the French men's four‑man bobsleigh team, famed for their silver‑sized sled, saw a start mishap when a rider’s foot got stuck, costing them a medal. The incident followed a Canadian team’s turn, who were unable to surpass their compatriots. In the workshop, a technician was seen carefully waxing a sleigh, preparing for the next runs.