Despite having a "cracking silver sled," the French team saw their race end in disaster at the start. While a Canadian team prepared meticulously in the workshop, the French encountered a mechanical failure involving a stuck foot. This incident halted their momentum just as they were looking to capitalize on their equipment.
French Bobsleigh Team Suffer Start Failure at Winter Olympics
The French four-man bobsleigh team faced a disappointing start during Day 15 of the Winter Olympics when one of their riders got his foot stuck.