Polish speedskater stretchered off after opponent's blade slices her face
NBC News • • sports
Key Points:
- Polish short track speedskater Kamila Sellier was injured when a competitor's blade cut her above the left eye during the women's 1500-meter race at the Milan Cortina Olympics, requiring stitches and hospital evaluation.
- The accident involved Sellier, Italy's Ariana Fontana, and American Kristen Santos-Griswold, who was penalized for an illegal lane pass that contributed to the crash and prevented her from advancing.
- The race was temporarily halted for medical attention, with Sellier eventually signaling she was okay despite bleeding on the track; Polish officials confirmed her eye was not seriously harmed.
- Ariana Fontana, despite minor injuries, finished second in the quarterfinals and advanced through the semifinals to the finals, aiming to become
