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Canadian 4-man bobsled team crashes

The Canadian four-man bobsled team emerged uninjured after crashing during the second heat of the bobsleigh event on Saturday.

The Canada 3 sled, which included Justin Kripps, Jesse Lumsden, Cody Sorensen and Ben Coakwell, flipped as it emerged from turn 16 and slid upside down for much of the run.

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The sled crossed the finish line and will be able to continue in the event on Sunday. But the time of 59.91 seconds leaves the team in last place going into Sunday’s final runs.

The bobsledders were able to walk away from the finish line.

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