Netherlands Bobsleigh: Olympic Games History & Participation

Many skaters will be participating for the Netherlands at the Olympic Games in Milan next month. But the Dutch will also take action on the bobsleigh track. Dave Wesselink and Jelen Franjic have qualified in the two-person bobsled.

To borrow

For a long time it didn’t seem like the two would go to the Olympics. The Dutch did not perform well all season. That’s why they wanted to try a race in a borrowed bobsled. With success. For the first time she finished in the top 10. And that was necessary for qualification.

This video is a summary of the Dutch match.

Dutch two-man bobsled qualifies for the Olympic Games with a borrowed sled

It is not yet clear whether the Dutch men will also be allowed to use the borrowed bobsled in Milan.

The bobsleigh containing four people can also still qualify for the Olympic Games.

What did Dutch bobsledders borrow in an important competition?

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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