Sellier Stretchered After Blade Cuts Above Eye At Milan Olympics
Sellier was stretchered after a competitor's blade sliced above her left eye during the women's 1,500 at the Milano Ice Skating Arena.
Overview
Kamila Sellier was immobilized on a stretcher and wheeled out of the Milano Ice Skating Arena after a competitor’s blade sliced above her left eye, Polish officials said.
Sellier went down along with Ariana Fontana and Kristen Santos-Griswold after an incident in the women’s 1,500 meters that included an illegal lane pass by Santos-Griswold, who was penalized.
The race was paused while medics treated Sellier under a large white sheet, and Polish officials said her eye was OK after she received stitches and was sent to hospital for tests.
Ariana Fontana, described as a 14 to 15-time Olympic medalist, finished second to Hanne Desmet and later advanced into the final by narrowly edging Zhang Chutong.
Kristen Santos-Griswold’s penalty kept her from advancing through the quarterfinal round, while Sellier was taken to a hospital for additional tests after receiving stitches at the arena.
Analysis
Neutral: The reporting lacks editorial framing — it presents a straightforward chronology, attributes medical updates to Polish officials, and refrains from evaluative or partisan language. Center-leaning sources would emphasize factual chronology and safety details, citing Polish officials about Sellier’s eye, noting the penalty for an 'illegal lane pass' as reported, and including observable details (blood, stretcher, thumbs-up) without inserting judgement or partisan commentary or sensationalism.
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FAQ
Sellier received stitches at the arena for the cut above her left eye, her eye was reported OK by Polish officials, and she was taken to the hospital for additional tests. She gave a thumbs-up to the crowd as she was stretchered off.
Sellier went down after Kristen Santos-Griswold made an illegal lane pass, which contributed to the accident where a competitor's blade sliced above Sellier's left eye.
Kristen Santos-Griswold was penalized for the illegal lane pass and did not advance through the quarterfinal round.
Ariana Fontana finished second to Hanne Desmet of Belgium, advancing to the semifinal round, despite her skinsuit being nicked and receiving physiotherapy on her hip.
Ariana Fontana is a 15-time Olympic medalist, tied with Marit Bjørgen as the most decorated Winter Olympian, including a gold in the 2000m mixed relay and silvers in the 500m and 3000m relay at these Games.
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