Bobsledder Chris Horn’s High-Speed Solo Run

U.S. bobsledder Chris Horn had a narrow escape after racing down the St. Moritz track on a four-person sled, hitting speeds around 125 miles per hour. It seems he ended up running the course solo after his teammates were unable to board the sled when he entered first, which is the standard procedure.

This four-person sled is specifically designed for weight balance, with a brakeman assigned to stop it at the finish line. However, issues arose when Rhaegar stumbled, leading to a cascade of events. Powell was suddenly thrown against the truck wall, apparently hitting his back on the icy surface, while Farnell couldn’t manage to get into position.

Fortunately, the team reported that none of the athletes suffered serious injuries, and all X-rays came back negative. Powell mentioned, “It’s a little sore,” but he expects to feel better in a few days.

Despite the mishap, Horn managed to guide the sled down the track—an impressive feat for a run that lasted just over a minute. After reaching the finish, he swiftly moved to pull the brake handle himself.

Following the run, players and coaches from various teams rushed to check on Horn as the sled came to a stop. Having started his career as a brakeman, Horn waved to a nearby camera to let everyone know he was okay.

Interestingly, Horn had also crashed during a two-person World Cup race earlier that weekend, resulting in his brakeman, Carsten Visseling, sustaining a scrape and being unable to compete in the four-person event. Rhaegar stepped in as a replacement for Visseling.

With one more World Cup race weekend remaining, the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton teams are preparing to finalize selections for next month’s Olympics in Milan-Cortina.