During the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, multiple severe crashes occurred in the bobsled events, resulting in injuries and delays. Austrian pilot Jakob Mandlbauer was hospitalized after his four-man bobsled flipped over during the second heat, with reports indicating he hit his head on the track and was taken to hospital for precautionary checks. Despite the crash, Mandlbauer was alert and conscious, with no serious injuries reported. Three other teams—Austria, France, and Trinidad & Tobago—also experienced crashes around the same turn (Curve 7), with their sleds tipping over and sliding long distances before stopping. All athletes involved managed to walk away from the scene, though Mandlbauer was kept for observation due to neck and back pain. The crashes caused a 20-minute delay in the competition, and because the sleds did not cross the finish line intact, the teams were disqualified from the event. German teams currently lead the standings, with the final heats scheduled for Sunday. The incidents highlight the sport's inherent dangers, with athletes and officials emphasizing the risks involved in high-speed bobsled racing.