Kamila Sellier undergoes surgery after blade cuts face in Olympic 1500 crash
Polish short-track skater kamila sellier was taken from the ice on a stretcher and later underwent surgery after sustaining a deep facial cut in a crash during the Olympic 1500-metre race, an incident that interrupted the quarter-final and eliminated an American skater from advancement. The injury required lengthy treatment on the track and prompted immediate medical attention.
Crash and on-ice response
Sellier went down alongside a seasoned medalist and an American competitor in the quarter-final. The collision left her with a heavy cut to the right side of her face and she needed prolonged treatment on the ice. A white sheet was raised while she received care, and she was eventually carried off on a stretcher. As she left the arena she gave a thumbs-up to the crowd, leaving a visible trail of blood that staff cleaned up during the break.
Kamila Sellier: surgery and condition
After being taken from the venue, kamila sellier shared a social update saying she was "doing quite okay"; a photo that accompanied the post showed her in a hospital bed with the injured side of her face cropped out. A Polish team spokesperson confirmed she underwent surgery the night after the crash and described her as in good condition. Further tests were scheduled to examine the eye for any signs of damage; those test results were still pending at the time of the update.
Penalty, elimination and race outcome
Race officials penalized the American skater for an illegal lane pass that contributed to the pileup, a decision that prevented that skater from advancing through the quarter-final round. The incident reshaped the remainder of the competition: a South Korean skater won the gold in the final, while the veteran who had been involved in the crash finished fifth and missed the chance to match an Olympic career-medal mark.
What this means going forward
The immediate focus for Sellier is the post-operative testing of her eye. Medical updates from the team will determine whether further procedures or an extended recovery period are necessary. If tests show no eye damage, she may avoid more invasive treatment; if tests reveal issues, additional care will be required. The penalty that removed the American skater from contention underscores how quickly race results can change after on-track incidents in short-track events.
Key takeaways
- kamila sellier suffered a significant facial cut in a 1500-metre crash and was stretchered from the ice.
- She underwent surgery and is awaiting tests to check her eye for damage.
- The crash involved multiple skaters and included a penalty that stopped an American from advancing.
The situation remains subject to official medical updates from the Polish team and the competition's medical staff. Race results stood after the final concluded, with the injured skater's condition now the primary concern.
