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Austrian bobsledder Jakob Mandlbauer was hospitalized after a crash during the 2026 Winter Olympics four-man bobsleigh event, causing a track closure and team disqualification.
Austrian bobsledder Jakob Mandlbauer was stretchered off the track after a severe crash during the second run of the four-man bobsleigh event at the 2026 Winter Olympics on February 21.
The sled veered off course on a left turn, flipped at high speed, and Mandlbauer was trapped for over 15 minutes before medical personnel stabilized him.
His three teammates escaped unharmed, but the Austrian team was disqualified.
The track was closed for repairs, delaying the event.
Mandlbauer was taken to a hospital as a precaution, with officials confirming no injuries.
The crash follows earlier incidents involving Austria and other nations, including a French team crash and a Trinidad and Tobago tip-over, all without serious injuries.
Team GB finished third in their heat, behind Germany’s top times.
El bobsledder austriaco Jakob Mandlbauer fue hospitalizado después de un accidente durante el evento de bobsleigh de cuatro hombres en los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno de 2026, lo que provocó el cierre de la pista y la descalificación del equipo.