Switzerland — Attending to the Olympics isn’t a straightforward factor, even in the event you’re a two-time gold medalist. A good window of occasions means it’s essential be wholesome for that stretch, and an damage can derail every thing. That’s presently what Chloe Kim is dealing with following a nasty crash within the pipe.
On Thursday, Chloe Kim shared that she suffered an damage whereas coaching at a halfpipe at Laax. It was the second damage she’s suffered this season, as the primary one occurred whereas coaching at Copper Mountain. This time round, its belioeved that she dislocated her shoulder, which suggests she must endure an MRI. With the Olympics lower than a month away, this might threat her skill to qualify. A restoration time for any such damage ranges from a few weeks to a couple months.
“The constructive factor is, I’ve vary, I’m not in that a lot ache, I simply don’t need it to maintain coming out, which has occurred,” mentioned Kim. “I’m simply making an attempt to remain actually optimistic. I really feel actually good about the place my snowboarding is at proper now, so I do know the minute I get cleared and I’m good to go, I ought to be advantageous.”
As of Sunday, an replace hasn’t been shared on Kim’s well being. We’ll preserve you posted on the newest Olympic information, together with Kim’s standing for them.
Picture/Video Credit: Chloe Kim
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