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Olympic Hopeful's Games in Doubt After Injury
3 Feb
Summary
- Australian aerialist Laura Peel sustained a knee injury during training.
- The injury raises concerns about her participation in the upcoming Winter Olympics.
- Peel is a two-time world champion and medal favorite.
Laura Peel, a prominent Australian freestyle skier, has suffered a knee injury while training in Airolo, Switzerland, casting doubt over her participation in the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
The 36-year-old athlete, a two-time world champion and considered a favorite for the women's aerials competition, sustained the injury on Monday. She has since had scans at a sports specialist clinic.
Peel has returned to the training camp, where her team's physio will assess her condition to decide on the next course of action. The women's aerials qualification is scheduled to commence on February 17th. Peel has previously competed in three Olympic Games but has yet to secure a medal, most recently finishing fifth in Beijing in 2022.
