'I Thought I Was Going to Die': Colin Jost's Terrified Bobsled Run Goes Viral
By Alexander Ross
Q1: Did Colin Jost steer the Olympic bobsled himself?
A1: No. Driving an Olympic bobsled requires years of rigorous technical training. Jost rode as a passenger in a multi-person sled piloted by experienced sliding professionals who handled braking and line control.
Q2: How fast do Olympic bobsleds actually travel?
A2: Sleds regularly reach speeds between 75 and 85 miles per hour (120 to 137 km/h) depending on track geometry, track temperature, and total crew weight.
Q3: Why was Colin Jost covering the 2026 Winter Olympics for NBC?
A3: NBC regularly incorporates high-profile talent from its flagship entertainment programs, including Saturday Night Live, to bring humor, lifestyle features, and accessible color commentary to broad primetime audiences.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
