Kamila Sellier Undergoes Surgery After Face Cut in Olympic Crash
Polish short-track skater kamila sellier underwent surgery after suffering a deep cut to her face in a crash during the quarter-final round at the Milano Ice Skating Arena. The injury removed her from competition and followed a penalty handed to an American rival that altered advancement from the heat.
Milano Ice Skating Arena treatment and stretcher removal
Sellier required lengthy on-ice treatment before medics removed her on a stretcher from the Milano Ice Skating Arena. Event staff held up a white sheet while she was being treated to shield the crowd from the extent of the injury, and as she was taken off the ice she gave a thumbs up. Workers later cleaned a trail of blood left in the final corner of the track during the break.
Kristen Santos-Griswold penalty in the quarter-final
The crash involved three skaters: Sellier, 14-time Olympic medalist Arianna Fontana of Italy, and American Kristen Santos-Griswold. Santos-Griswold was penalized for an illegal lane pass that contributed to the collision and was kept from advancing through the quarter-final round.
Kamila Sellier's surgery and medical checks
Medical staff performed surgery on Sellier the night after the crash. A Polish team spokesperson told Sport on Saturday, "Kamila had surgery last night. She’s in good condition. We’re waiting for further tests today, to check her eye for any signs of damage. " The tests to examine the eye are pending; the precise results were unclear in the provided context.
Instagram update and image details
Sellier posted an update on Instagram on Saturday, saying she was "doing quite okay" and offering thanks for messages of support. In the post she wrote, "I know that one day I’ll look at this picture and remember that I’m stronger than I ever believed. " The accompanying photo showed her in what appeared to be a hospital bed and cropped out the right side of her face, where the injury occurred. Coverage included content provided by Instagram and viewers were asked to grant permission before loading that material because it may use cookies and other technologies.
Final results: Kim Gil-li takes gold; Fontana finishes fifth
South Korea’s Kim Gil-li won the gold in the final. Arianna Fontana finished fifth and missed the chance to equal a Winter Olympics record for career medals. What makes this notable is how a single penalty and a multi-skater collision not only produced a serious injury but also reshaped advancement and final placement in the event.
The sequence is clear: an illegal lane change by Santos-Griswold contributed to a collision that brought down Fontana and Sellier; Sellier sustained a severe facial cut that required on-ice treatment, stretcher removal and subsequent surgery; medical staff then scheduled further tests to check her eye. The collision therefore had immediate competitive consequences—in the quarter-final results—and immediate medical consequences, prompting urgent surgical care and follow-up examinations.
Sellier, 25 years old, has said she is "doing okay" while the team awaits the outcome of eye tests. The Polish team spokesperson characterized her condition as good after surgery, but emphasized ongoing assessments.
