Olympian Suffers Huge Crash at First Session of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022; Injury Scare Begins
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The luge competitions at the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 are highly anticipated. The fast-paced sport is an enthralling watch and is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. However, during the luge training routines in Beijing, a scary incident took place that sent shivers down the spines of onlookers and those in attendance. That being said, now, luger Anton Dukach is being called a lucky man as he walked away without any serious injuries.
Thankfully, there were no major injuries as the luger escaped unhurt. The Yanqing National Sliding Centre saw a scary incident that inevitably took back fans to the tragedy of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
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Luger suffers a crash at Beijing Winter Olympics
Just before the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, late luger Nodar Kumaritashvili suffered a fatal injury in a scary incident. Thankfully, history did not repeat itself, as Olympian luger Anton Dukach suffered a high-speed crash. Coming in second for the training routines at the luge center, he slid off from the sled and crashed onto the track. Lying motionless for some time on the floor, everyone held their breath in fear. However, Dukach got up eventually and came into the practice for the next session.
The speed at which lugers slide on the track is unreal. They reach up to 130 kilometers per hour, making it one of the fastest and most dangerous sports in the world. Even though there was a grave scare, the talented luger escaped the crash with no serious injuries. Sadly, so was not the case during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
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A shocking incident in Vancouver
The opening ceremony of the Vancouver Olympics was a tragic occasion for all the athletes involved because of the fatal crash of Nodar Kumaritashvili. Sliding off the track, Nodar crashed directly into those beams at speeds of 90 miles per hour. Even though paramedics and medical personnel were quick to respond, they couldn’t do enough to save him and young Nodar lost his life.
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This week marks 10 years since Georgia luger Nodar Kumaritashvili died after a crash on the eve of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Terrance Kosikar was the first paramedic on the scene, and now he shares his story on #BBCSportshour from @BBCWSSport.
📲 https://t.co/jvDXRnVZl5 pic.twitter.com/CZ8PflDH13
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 7, 2020
Traveling at high speeds, it is important for all safety guidelines to be followed. After the crash during the Vancouver Olympics, the organizers fixed a wooden beam to minimize the risk of injuries.
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Now, Beijing Winter Olympics is off to a scary start. But as Dukach did not suffer any major injuries, and he continued his training, one can only seek inspiration from his grit, determination, and fearless approach.
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