Yannick Bertrand's infamous 2007 groin strike mid-race goes viral

Resurfaced video of French skier's groin incident has people giving the announcer a gold medal

A good commentator can make all the difference when watching sports, even when an event goes smoothly. But it's when something goes wrong that great announcers rise to the top. There's no better example of a great announcer in a surprise moment than when French skier Yannick Bertrand took a gate to the groin in a 2007 super-G race. Competitive skiers fly down runs at incredible speeds, often exceeding 60 mph. Hitting something hard at that speed…

Yannick Bertrand's infamous 2007 groin strike mid-race goes viral

A skier's painful 2007 race has gone viral once again.

Clip Of French Skier Smashing His Groin On A Pole During Race & Screaming In Pain Is Going Viral

Yannick Bertrand (Photo via Twitter) With the 2026 Winter Olympics being back, it is reminding fans of a past event involving French skier Yannick Bertrand. He had an Olympian’s worst nightmare happen to him years ago. Bertrand’s infamous super-G run can never be forgotten, and it had nothing to do with him winning or losing. The skier’s cries could be heard on the broadcast, and he had every right to react the way he did. Bertrand has one Olymp…