When the Dutch bobsledding captain, Tom de la Huntry decided that his four man bobsled team wouldn't compete in the Vancouver Olympics because of safety factors, it surprised everyone and especially his coach. After one of the first bobsledders died on the course on the first day of bobsledding, it put a kernel of doubt in the captains head that has grown over time. Huntry feels that he wouldn't be able to steer through turns 11, 12, and 13, he felt it wasn't worth the risk to the team in order to compete. Although his teammates were slightly upset, they understand competely and feel it isn't worth putting their lives at risk for a simple medal.
I understand competely when Tom de la Huntry didn't want to compete. I wouldn't be able to put my life in danger just for a small chance for a medal. The Dutch four man bobsled team is ranked 11th so there is just a slim chance that they would medal. I just hope that this decision doesn't come back to haunt the team captain.
www.cnn.com
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