Serious crash:
Bobsleigh crash! Austrians cause moment of shock
Dramatic scenes in the second run of the men's four-man bobsleigh. Austrians Jakob Mandlbauer, Daiyehan Nichols-Bardi, Sebastian Mitterer, and Daniel Bertschler crashed in the second run. Pilot Mandlbauer has since been transferred to Treviso hospital.
The 21st after the first run crashed in the ninth curve. They then raced through the ice channel in the overturned bobsleigh – a dangerous scene. The four Austrians ducked their heads and tried to hide in the bobsleigh as best they could.
Mandlbauer in hospital
Shortly before the finish line, the bobsled stopped and came to rest in a curve. Three athletes were then able to get out. Only pilot Mandlbauer remained in the bobsled at first. He was treated at the track for a long time, and the ÖOC doctor also rushed to the scene.
The 27-year-old Mandlbauer was responsive and able to move his arms, body, and head. However, the Olympic debutant complained of neck pain. He was taken to the hospital in Cortina, where he was examined more closely. His teammates were also examined by doctors in the finish area.
"It was again in turn nine, where we had already crashed during training," Bertschler explained after the examination. "The entry wasn't perfect, so there wasn't much we could do at the back. We were glad that the ÖOC doctor was right there and took care of us."
Mandlbauer has now been transferred to Treviso Hospital for further monitoring of a disc problem at C5/C6, as announced by the Austrian Olympic Committee in a press release. "The transfer is solely for further medical monitoring to rule out any risk," explains ÖOC chief physician Bernhard Unterkofler.
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