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Aussie Freeskier Daisy Thomas Injured Ahead of Olympics

2/7/2026

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Daisy Thomas, the Australian freeskier, crashed during training at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, leaving her stretchered off.
The 18-year-old had torn her ACL six weeks earlier.
She hoped to compete in the women's freeski big air on February 14, 2026, withdrawing from slopestyle due to the injury.
Thomas stated she felt strong enough to ski without an ACL.

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Daisy Thomas, the Australian freeskier, crashed during training at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, leaving her stretchered off.
The 18-year-old had torn her ACL six weeks earlier.
She hoped to compete in the women's freeski big air on February 14, 2026, withdrawing from slopestyle due to the injury.
Thomas stated she felt strong enough to ski without an ACL.