Nina O’Brien crash: Women’s giant slalom halted after horror moment at Winter Olympics 2022
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Published 07/02/2022 at 08:13 GMT
Nina O’Brien was in medal contention after the opening run of the women’s giant slalom, but an ultra-aggressive run from the American culminated in a horror crash. She remained on the course for 15 minutes while medical staff treated her. Sara Hector struck gold for Sweden, their third of Beijing 2022.
USA's Nina O'Brien (R) is is tended to by medical staff after she crashed in the second run of the women's giant slalom during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games
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American skier Nina O’Brien was stretchered off the slope after suffering a huge crash in the women’s giant slalom at Beijing 2022.
O’Brien lost control on the penultimate gate as she careered into the final marker, sending her dramatically tumbling across the finish line.
Her fellow competitors, including then race leader Lara Gut-Behrami, were visibly shocked as O’Brien laid stricken.
The race was delayed for 15 minutes as she received medical attention, with the 24-year-old eventually towed away on a stretcher.
“That is an awful crash. It was a risky performance from the get-go, there is no question the American’s bravery must be commended. But it just went wrong two from home,” came the call in the Eurosport commentary box.
Tessa Worley also had a big crash after straddling a gate. Although it was a big impact, the French star said she was OK down the camera.
When the action resumed, Sweden's Sara Hector struck gold.
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