British bobsleigh men continue to struggle

From Sportsbeat staff, in Whistler

GREAT Britain's four-man bobsleigh team admit there is plenty of work to do after finishing well out of contention during their latest training runs.

WORK AHEAD: British driver John Jackson during four-man bobsleigh training at the Whistler Sliding Centre (Getty Images)

"It's a tough track, and the training runs are about looking for where we can make changes and improve," said driver John Jackson, who is looking to rebound after crashing during the opening runs of the two-man competition.

"The stretch through corners 11, 12 and 13 is still something we have to work on - just like a lot of the teams - but we're making good progress. 

"Our starts are pretty consistent, and we're working well as a team, and learning on every run."

Canada's Lyndon Rush and American Steven Holcomb were the fastest at the Whistler Sliding Centre while defending champion, Germany's Andre Lane, who is looking to complete a two-man and four-man double double, was third quickest.

Meanwhile, British world champion Nicola Minichiello is insisting she can still medal - despite her disappointing opening runs in the women's competition.

Minichiello and brakewoman Gillian Cooke are more than a second off the gold medal pace with two runs to come.