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Polish Speedskater Kamila Sellier Injured in Shocking Olympics Accident

2/20/2026

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Kamila Sellier, Poland's speedskater, suffered a serious injury during the women's 1500m at the Milan Olympics after being struck in the face by the blade of Kristen Santos-Griswold of Team USA.
The incident occurred as they turned, with Sellier falling backward and sustaining a significant eye cut.
Emergency medical staff attended to her and transported her off the ice on a stretcher.
There is no update on Sellier's condition.

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Kamila Sellier, Poland's speedskater, suffered a serious injury during the women's 1500m at the Milan Olympics after being struck in the face by the blade of Kristen Santos-Griswold of Team USA.
The incident occurred as they turned, with Sellier falling backward and sustaining a significant eye cut.
Emergency medical staff attended to her and transported her off the ice on a stretcher.
There is no update on Sellier's condition.