Polish short track speed skater nearly loses an eye during a race (2 photos + 1 video)

The incident occurred in the quarterfinals of the 1500-meter race. With six laps to go, Sellier and Santos attempted to pass Italy's Arianna Fontana, but the American lost her balance and fell. Santos's skate blade struck the Polish athlete in the eye. The competition was suspended for medical attention, and the athlete left the ice on a stretcher.





Polish Skating Association Sports Director Konrad Niedzwiedzki stated that Selye likely has a broken cheekbone, but a definitive diagnosis is currently difficult due to the severe swelling. The athlete was hospitalized.

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"Kamila needs surgery, which involves reopening the wound so doctors can accurately assess the bone's condition. The decision was made after a CT scan revealed a small fracture. After the surgery, Kamila will remain in the hospital for observation. She is very brave." She got out of bed on her own. Her parents and the team doctor are with her at all times," the Polish Olympic Committee press secretary said.