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sports21 hours ago

Kris Horn Survives Solo Four-Man Bobsled Run After Teammates Fail to Board

Kris Horn drove a four-man bobsled solo in St. Moritz after his teammates failed to enter the sled at the start. With no weight or brakes until the end, he hit about 75 mph, crossed the finish line, and used the brake handles to stop. No serious injuries were reported, though teammate Powell was briefly sore; Horn had crashed the day before in the two-man event, and Rager replaced Vissering on the four-man. One World Cup weekend remains before the Milan Cortina Olympics, with Horn expected to be named to the Olympic team.

sports2 years ago

Olympic Bobsled Medalist Aja Evans Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault by Chiropractor

Aja Evans, a bronze medalist in bobsledding, has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault against chiropractor Dr. Jonathan Wilhelm, who was a fixture on Team USA's medical staff. Evans claims that Wilhelm touched and groped her inappropriately during treatment sessions, and that her reports to coaches and officials were disregarded. Wilhelm denies the allegations. The lawsuit comes amid an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Center for SafeSport into Wilhelm's behavior. Evans' lawsuit also highlights concerns about the hiring practices and culture within USA Bobsled and Skeleton, with allegations of a "toxic culture" and racial bias.