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'Devastated' GB miss out on bobsleigh medal

'Devastated' GB miss out on bobsleigh medal

Summary

Team Great Britain finished seventh in the four-man bobsleigh event at the Winter Olympics, missing out on a medal. Brad Hall piloted the team, which struggled to secure the necessary speeds to achieve a podium finish. Germany dominated the event, winning gold and silver, while Switzerland took the bronze.

Key Facts

  • Team GB finished seventh in the four-man bobsleigh competition at the Winter Olympics.
  • Brad Hall was the pilot for the British team.
  • Team GB needed outstanding runs and mistakes by others to secure a medal but could not achieve this.
  • Germany won gold and silver in the event, with Switzerland taking bronze.
  • Brad Hall's team had been in the bronze medal position after the first heat but dropped in standings after subsequent runs.
  • Hall's team struggled with injuries and lack of momentum throughout the Olympic season.
  • Brad Hall is the most successful British men's bobsleigh pilot with 30 World Cup medals.

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