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Bobsledder Braves Solo Ride After Teammates Fumble Start
12 Jan
Summary
- U.S. bobsledder Kris Horn completed a solo run after teammates failed to board.
- Teammates Rager, Powell, and Furnell were unable to enter the sled at the start.
- No serious injuries were reported, though Powell experienced soreness.
In a startling incident at the World Cup in St. Moritz, Switzerland, American bobsled driver Kris Horn completed a solo run down the track on Sunday. His three teammates, Ryan Rager, Hunter Powell, and Caleb Furnell, failed to successfully enter the four-man sled as it began its descent.
Horn, managing the sled without the intended weight and braking assistance, reached speeds of approximately 75 mph. Teammate Hunter Powell reported feeling "a little sore" but expected to recover within days, with all athletes receiving negative X-ray results.
This dramatic event occurred just before the final World Cup weekend ahead of team selections for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics, where Horn is anticipated to be named a men's bobsled driver.
