Bobsledding Safety Measures Face Challenges After Series of Accidents

Efforts to improve safety in the sport, including a new data-collecting sled, are hindered by regulatory and technical obstacles.

A year after Sandro Michel's severe accident in Altenberg, safety in bobsledding remains a contentious issue with limited progress.
The newly introduced 'Safety Sled' gathers data on ice conditions to help prevent accidents but has yet to demonstrate clear effectiveness.
Regulations that restrict equipment adjustments before races and the lack of input from sled manufacturers complicate safety improvements.
The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation's safety commission has yet to produce public results despite being formed after Michel's accident.
Recent crashes in Winterberg, including a severe injury during a test run, highlight the urgent need for more effective preventive measures.