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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ap Correspondent

Snowboarder stretchered off course after horror crash at Winter Olympics

Medics tend to China's Liu Jiayu after she crashed during the women's snowboarding halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics - (AP)

Chinese snowboarder Liu Jiayu suffered a terrifying fall during Olympic halfpipe qualifying on Wednesday, requiring her to be stretchered off the course.

The 33-year-old landed heavily on her left arm and shoulder, before her face and stomach hit the ground, causing her to bend backwards and somersault through the pipe.

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