21.02.2026 19:10
In the quarter-finals of the women's 1500 meters short track speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, there were terrifying moments. Polish athlete Kamila Sellier was injured after falling on the track during the race, resulting in her opponent's skate blade hitting her face. The young athlete narrowly escaped a blow to her eye, as it was seen that she missed it by mere centimeters.
The excitement of the women's short track speed skating 1500 meters quarter-finals at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continued.
INTENSE MOMENTS IN A CHALLENGING FIGHT
A crash during the competition created terrifying moments for the spectators. Polish speed skater Kamila Sellier lost her balance while rounding a turn and collided with a competitor.
SKATE BLADE CAME TO HER FACE, AVOIDED BLINDNESS
During the collision, the skate blade of American athlete Kristen Santos-Griswold came to the face of the Polish athlete and injured her. In those moments, Sellier narrowly escaped a blow to her eye, and it was seen that her face was cut. Sellier, who waited on the ice for a long time for the medical team's intervention, was treated as the teams arrived to assist. During this time, the experienced athlete's surroundings were covered with a white blanket. The Polish athlete, who received stitches over her eyebrow, was taken out of the Milano Skating Arena on a stretcher and transported to the hospital.
STATEMENT REGARDING HEALTH STATUS
Officials announced that there was no serious damage to Sellier's eye, but she received stitches due to the cut on her face and was taken to the hospital for a detailed examination.