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Sharpe's horrific crash a stark reminder of Olympics dangers
Cassie Sharpe's horrific accident reminded us all of our worst fears. (Getty Images: PA Images/David Davies)
The atmosphere at almost every Winter Olympics event in Livigno has been festival-like.
Pumping music accompanies the athletes' runs, and fans bob, weave and cheer as each competitor takes their turn.
Australia's Indra Brown, only 16, had just completed her run in the halfpipe and was cheerfully recounting it to an assortment of Australia's press.
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The 33-year-old is one of the sport's greats, having won gold in PyeongChang in 2018 and silver in 2022.
Freeskier Cassie Sharpe crashes, stretchered off halfpipe
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LIVIGNO, Italy — Two-time Olympic medalist Cassie Sharpe was stretchered off the halfpipe after the Canadian freeskier crashed during qualifying at the Milan Cortina Games on Thursday night.
The 33-year-old Sharpe slammed hard on her left side after landing a jump off-balance and slid face-down to the bottom of the halfpipe.
After being attended to by medical staff for several minutes, Sharpe waved while being pulled away on the stretcher.
The Canadian team said she was being taken to a medical center for evaluation.
She fell on the latter of her two qualifying runs. Her first-run score was the third best of qualifying, giving her one of the 12 spots in Saturday's final.
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'Serious concern': Twist for Aussie teenager after scary scenes at Winter Olympics
Aussie 16-year-old Indra Brown soared into the women's freeski half-pipe final at the Winter Olympics on Thursday night – and could be a genuine medal chance – after scary scenes when two-time Olympic medalist Cassie Sharpe had to be taken away on a stretcher. The Canadian was competing in qualifying alongside Brown when she crashed heavily and was left prone at the bottom of the half-pipe.
Chinese superstar Eileen Gu was among the many left looking on in shock, with fans seen covering their mouths while they waited for an update. Thankfully Sharpe was seen raising her hand to let everyone know she was ok, but she had to be taken away on a stretcher while wearing a neck brace nonetheless.
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