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French Bobsleigh Team Faces Start Mishap in 2026 Olympics

In the men's four‑man bobsleigh at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the French team’s promising silver sled was compromised by a start mishap when a rider’s foot became stuck.

During the men's four‑man bobsleigh event, the French team’s silver‑medal‑hopeful sled was hampered by a start error when a rider’s foot got stuck, throwing off their launch and timing.

The Canadian team is scheduled to compete next, but they are unlikely to surpass the French performance given the mishap.