Deanna Stellato-Dudek injured pre-Olympics - news & updates

[Winnipeg]

I think her ski or arm got caught on a pole (not sure if they are called poles) and that was what caused her crash. However, she likely aggravated her existing injury during the fall?

My concern re Deanna is of course her health but also if she gets to Milan and realizes she cannot compete thus eliminating the possibility of a replacement, I would guess the decision was not made lightly though and I hope they do well!!

 

[Coco]

I feel like they earned the right to water down, just do the SP or whatever other concession they need to make due to this injury. Best of luck to them.

 

[overedge]

According to this article https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/artic...k-deschamps-out-of-figure-skating-team-event/ the deadline to withdraw from the pairs event is Feb 13, just before the short program draw. So there's still a small window of time to appoint the alternates, if necessary.

The saddest scenario would be for Deanna and Max to compete in the short program and then not be able to compete in the long, which would be awful for them and for the alternates

 

[Theatregirl1122]

At this point, I will be thrilled to see Deanna and Max compete and become Olympians. I don't even care how they skate.

 

[Allskate]

Racing 75+ mph down an icy mountain slope with a recent ACL injury was only begging for trouble imo.

Racing 75+ mph down an icy mountain slope with an intact ACL is begging for trouble, IMO. This is a very dangerous sport and LV has been injured so many times. She skis very aggressively and cut it too close to the gate, catching her arm. Another American skiier also was aggressive, coming too close to that same gate, and ended up out of the race, though fortunately not injured. They take risks for speed. I think they're all a bit nuts!

Pairs itself is a dangerous sport. If the medical experts think it's safe for Deanna to travel and to skate, then I'm happy she gets her Olympic moment. I don't know how much the injury affected their preparation and what impact it will have on their performance, but at least they get to compete.

 

[victorskid]

As the article stated, Deanna was assessed by both the Skate Canada medical personnel and the Team Canada medical personnel. I'm sure the decision was not taken lightly.
I expect there will be medical checks again once she arrives after the long flight.
I wish them both all the best.