Team CR from Liechtenstein had a rough run in the four-man bobsled. Everything started well with a synchronized pre-run high five routine that looked clean and coordinated. But once they hit the ice, things fell apart fast. One of the team members didn’t make it into the sled and was left standing at the top of the track. The rest of the team kept going, likely unaware they were missing a man. That led to a disqualification and a 20th place finish. The missing rider had an awkward trek down the hill through the crowd, clearly not thrilled about what happened.
Looking at the replay, the issue came down to mistiming and unclear positions during entry. The two wing athletes got tangled, one slipped, and that threw off the rhythm. Couple that with a lack of clarity over seating roles, and it created the perfect scenario for someone to get left behind. The narrator compared Team CR to top teams like Germany and Great Britain, observing that others waited longer to jump into the sled after a longer sprint and had better coordination about who sits where. Some teams placed their two-man on the same side as the driver, others the opposite, but Team CR didn’t seem to have a plan.
The takeaway is simple. Clear roles, better timing, and cleaner entry execution matter a lot in bobsled. Even just slipping a foot during the hop-in can wreck rhythm and spacing. Team CR had a good vibe going but didn’t nail the mechanics. It cost them big.