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Source: Fox News
Summary
Kamila Sellier, a Polish speedskater, suffered a cut above her left eye after another competitor’s blade struck her during the 1,500 meters event at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Sellier fell behind American skater Kristen Santos-Griswold, whose blade caught her near her eye. Sellier was immobilized on a stretcher and taken to a hospital for further tests. Polish officials said her eye was okay, and she received stitches before being taken to the hospital.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Sellier’s injury was a slow-developing moment that changed the pace of the game. The Polish athlete was on the short track when she fell behind Santos-Griswold, whose blade caught her near her eye. The bloody scene was covered up by other staff, and Sellier was eventually immobilized on a stretcher. This one felt recognizable early.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end. Sellier’s injury was a turning point in the game, and her teammates were left reeling. The Polish speedskating team is awaiting word on whether there have been “any signs of damage” to her eye, according to the BBC.
This is a “learning moment” for both Sellier and Santos-Griswold, who was penalized for attempting an illegal pass that contributed to the crash.
The original observation: It’s always the other way around.
Author: Evan Null
