Winter Olympics 2022: 'Somehow he's survived that' - Lucas Foster walks away from horror crash on halfpipe
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Published 09/02/2022 at 11:37 GMT
Lucas Foster's dreams of an Olympic halfpipe final are over but the 22-year-old can also consider himself lucky he wasn't hurt as he crashed into the lip of the halfpipe. The American's snowboard absorbed most of the impact as he fell a full seven metres on to the ice. But the crash spoiled his chances of competing in the final as he finished five spots outside qualification.
'Oh! Somehow he's survived that!' - Foster walks away from horror snowboard crash
Lucas Foster was back on his feet just moments after a horror crash spoiled his halfpipe final qualification hopes.
The American crashed into the lip of the halfpipe on his way down from a frontside double 1260 during his second run.
The 22-year-old fell a full seven metres down the halfpipe but looked unharmed after bouncing back onto his board.
His snowboard appeared to absorb the impact from the fall, with fans and commentators amazed he was able to walk away from the accident unscathed.
Foster scored just 21.50 for his second run after a 42 on his first.
He finished in 17th place, five outside the 12 qualifying spots for the final.
Compatriot and defending champion Shaun White is through with a fourth place finish, with fellow Americans Taylor Gold and Chase Josey also into the final.
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