Another look at the horrible Kamila Sellier speed skating accident. When it is slowed down like this you can see how close it was to leaving her partially blinded. pic.twitter.com/cefobBcW7V
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shows a slow-motion video of the scary crash involving Polish short-track speed skater Kamila Sellier during the women's 1500m quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.In the clip, Sellier (age 25) falls while going around a turn in the tight pack. As she goes down, an opponent's skate blade (likely from American skater Kristen Santos-Griswold, who was penalized in the incident) comes dangerously close and slices across her face just above her left eye. The slow-motion really highlights how close it came to causing serious eye damage—many commenters point out that her protective goggles likely saved her vision.She was stretchered off the ice but gave a thumbs-up to the crowd, showing her toughness. On-site medics gave her stitches for the cut, and she was taken to the hospital for further checks, including possible facial fracture (around the cheekbone area). Latest updates from Polish officials and reports confirm:Her eye/vision is okay—no blindness or permanent damage reported.
She's stable overall.
The incident has sparked a lot of discussion on X about safety in short-track speed skating (speeds over 50 km/h, razor-sharp blades, constant contact). Many people are calling for stricter gear like full-face helmets or better neck protection, beyond just the current goggles and suits.Short-track is known for these high-risk crashes, but thankfully this one didn't end worse. Wishing her a speedy recovery! If you'd like more details or related clips, let me know.
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