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Skater's Face Slashed by Blade at Olympics
21 Feb
Summary
- A Polish short track skater sustained a facial cut from a competitor's blade.
- The injury occurred during the women's 1,500 meters quarterfinal at the Olympics.
- A photographer captured the immediate aftermath of the startling incident.
Kamila Sellier of Poland sustained a severe facial injury during the women's 1,500 meters short track speedskating quarterfinal on Friday, February 20, 2026. The incident occurred at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
A collision on the rink resulted in Sellier's face being slashed by a competitor's blade, a moment captured by an AP staff photographer. The graphic nature of the injury caused the race to be paused while Sellier received medical attention.
A large white sheet was used to shield the injured athlete from view as the scene unfolded. The photograph taken aims to convey the action and the injury judiciously for a wide audience.
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