Whether its skiing at 90 mph, sledding on a refrigerated track or even figure skating, the Winter Olympics are packed with the possibility of danger. Many Olympians have been seriously injured and, in some cases, even killed.
As promised in Tuesday’s News Tribune, here’s some video that shows just how dangerous the winter games can be.
WARNING you may find the videos and picture below disturbing.
SCOTT MACARTNEY (’02 and ’06 Olympian) wiping out in a 2008 World Cup race.
J.R. CELSKI (’10 Olympian) sliced his leg to the bone at the Olympic trials on Sept. 12.
Figure Skater JESSICA DUBE (’06 and ’10) took a skate to the face from her partner in ’07
A collection of Luge crashes.
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