Colin Jost Screams Through Bobsledding at 2026 Winter Olympics

The SNL star admits he thought he was 'going to die' during the terrifying experience.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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While serving as an NBC correspondent for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Saturday Night Live cast member Colin Jost tried his hand at bobsledding in Lake Placid, New York. Jost described the experience as the "scariest" of his life, saying he thought his "back was going to snap in half" and his "bones were going to fly off" during the high-speed run.

Why it matters

Jost's bobsledding adventure highlights the extreme physical challenges and risks that Olympic athletes face, even for those who are not direct competitors. As a celebrity correspondent, Jost's experience provides a unique perspective on the intensity of Winter Olympic events.

The details

In a video shared by NBC, Jost can be heard screaming "Oh my god" and "Holy s---" as he whipped around the curves of the bobsleigh track with a professional driver. Jost joked that his talents may be better suited for his role as a "hair correspondent", admiring the luscious locks of Norwegian skier Johannes Klaebo.

  • Jost tried bobsledding while in Lake Placid, New York, during the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

The players

Colin Jost

A Saturday Night Live cast member who served as an NBC correspondent for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Bryan Berghorn

The very gifted driver who took Jost down the bobsled run.

Johannes Klaebo

A Norwegian skier who made history with his ninth career Winter Olympics gold medal.

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What they’re saying

“I thought my back was going to snap in half, I thought my bones were going to fly off my body and be littered all up and down the bobsled track.”

— Colin Jost, SNL Cast Member (People)

“I swear to God, I thought I was going to die.”

— Colin Jost, SNL Cast Member (People)

What’s next

Jost joked that he won't be spending his weekends bobsledding again any time soon after his terrifying experience.

The takeaway

Jost's bobsledding adventure at the 2026 Winter Olympics provides a humorous and insightful look at the extreme physical challenges faced by even the most talented Olympic athletes, reminding us that the thrill of the Games can come with real risk and fear for those not trained for the events.