**Kris Horn’s Solo Bobsled Run Ends Without Serious Injury**
American bobsledder Kris Horn narrowly escaped serious injury after racing solo down the St. Moritz track in a four-man sled, reaching speeds of approximately 75 mph. During the event, his teammates—Ryan Rager, Hunter Powell, and Caleb Furnell—were unable to load into the sled after Horn, the driver, entered first, which is standard procedure.
The four-man sled is engineered for optimal weight distribution, with a designated brakeman responsible for stopping the sled at the finish line. The incident began when Rager stumbled, triggering a chain reaction. Powell was violently thrown toward the track wall, landing hard on the icy surface, while Furnell could not secure his position in the sled.
Fortunately, none of the U.S. athletes sustained serious injuries, and all X-rays returned negative, according to the team. Powell reported feeling “a little sore” but expected to recover in a couple of days.
Despite the chaos, Horn completed the run, guiding the sled across the finish line before moving to the back to pull the brake handles himself. Athletes and coaches from various national teams rushed to the finish line to check on Horn, who reassured everyone by waving to nearby cameras, indicating he was unharmed.
Earlier in the weekend, Horn had also experienced a crash during the two-man World Cup race, resulting in his brakeman, Carsten Vissering, suffering abrasions and being unable to compete in the four-man event. Rager stepped in to take Vissering’s place.
With only one World Cup race weekend remaining before USA Bobsled and Skeleton selects its team for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics, the pressure is on for the athletes to perform.
**FAQ**
*What happened during Kris Horn’s bobsled run?*
Kris Horn raced solo in a four-man sled after his teammates failed to load in time. Despite reaching high speeds, he avoided serious injury, and all athletes involved were cleared after medical evaluations.
