Polish speed skater Kamila Sellier undergoes surgery after taking blade to face at Winter Olympics

February 21, 2026

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Kamila Sellier of Poland suffered a severe facial cut in a crash during a short track event at the Winter Olympics.
The crash also involved Italy's Arianna Fontana and the USA's Kristen Santos-Griswold, who was penalized.
Sellier received extensive treatment on the ice before being taken away on a stretcher.
She underwent surgery and is in good condition, with her eye being checked for damage.
Sellier posted on Instagram that she is "doing quite okay" and views the experience as a testament to her strength.

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