The drama of short track speed skating unfolded in brutal fashion for Kamila Sellier when she was struck in the eye during competition at the Olympic Games. Racing at full pace in a tightly packed field, Sellier became caught in close contact with fellow skaters, a common but dangerous feature of the discipline. In the split second chaos of blades and elbows, she was hit in the face, bringing sudden concern to what had been a fiercely contested heat.
Medical staff responded quickly as the race concluded, assessing the extent of the injury while spectators watched in tense silence. Short track is known for its intensity and razor thin margins, where athletes compete shoulder to shoulder at high speed, and incidents can happen without warning. Sellier’s collision was a stark reminder of that reality, turning an Olympic moment into one defined as much by resilience as by competition.
Kamila Sellier podczas rywalizacji w short tracku na igrzyskach olimpijskich została trafiona w oko 👁️🙆♀️ pic.twitter.com/yxvbMpiinA
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