The American ski racer Nina O’Brien’s notorious crash and fractured leg shook the Olympic skiing competition. Nine months later, she is racing again.
Category: Olympic Games (2022)
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A Horrific Crash. A Mangled Leg. A Crazy Fast Comeback.
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Jessie Diggins Is Ready to Break New Ground. Again.
The New York Times – Sports:As Diggins, an Olympic and overall world champion, begins a new season, she is eyeing the next opportunity to make a major statement. Cue the inaugural women’s 50-kilometer races.
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Kamila Valieva’s Doctor Has Long Worked in the Shadows of Sport
The New York Times – Sports:Dr. Filipp Shvetsky was listed as Valieva’s supervising physician at the Beijing Games, where it was revealed she had tested positive for a banned drug before the event. He says he didn’t administer it.
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With Russia Stalling, Agency Appeals Valieva Case to Sports’ Highest Court
The New York Times – Sports:The move by the World Anti-Doping Agency to supersede Russian officials comes amid delays and distrust in how the figure skater’s case is being handled.