American Emily Sweeney crashed in her final run at the 2018 Winter Olympics, knocking her out of the competition.
Sweeney was hospitalized after the crash, NBC Olympics reported.
Horrific crash ?. Emily Sweeney, USA, on her 4th run at the Luge. Heard she is fine and walking.#WinterOlympics #Pyeongchang2018 pic.twitter.com/nWeaFFavdh
— Patrick Yuen (@PatrickYuen_36) February 13, 2018
Army Sgt. Emily Sweeney crashes out of Olympics https://t.co/gZaBstWlUR
— Robert White (@legionbirdman) February 13, 2018
US Olympian Emily Sweeney has a frightening crash during her fourth run of the women's luge event. She was conscious and on her way to a hospital. https://t.co/1Svj6azHnb pic.twitter.com/Wc01EuOOPa
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) February 13, 2018
She suffered no broken bones during the crash, and she was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
“I’m okay,” she told reporters.
According to the on-site doctor, Emily Sweeney was “banged up” but had no broken bones after the crash.
As she was getting into an ambulance, Sweeney said, "I'm fine."https://t.co/vsXPrx3k9g
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) February 13, 2018
Emily Sweeney did flash a smile as she walked along side the track where fans greeted her with cheers. pic.twitter.com/jI5wzL0LNW
— Alex Ptachick (@alexptachick) February 13, 2018
“I’m very sore, and pretty stiff,” Sweeney added. “I’m going to get an X-ray on my back after this, but I wanted to have the last word. So thanks for all the support, you guys. It’s a bummer, for sure, and I know that I’m better than that. But here we are — it happens.”
Germany’s Natalie Geisenberger won the gold model, while American Erin Hamlin finished in sixth place.
Team USA's #EmilySweeney Just Had A Nasty Crash On The Luge… She Got Up And Is On Her Way To Get Checked Out By Doctors pic.twitter.com/GctWVZkSuO
— BIG BOB (@FSBigBob) February 13, 2018
Sweeney, 24, had problems with curves 8 and 9 in the course before she crashed, said USA Luge on Facebook.
“Emily was picked up and brought to the finish building where an initial examination was given by the medical staff,” according to the post, “It was determined that, while feeling bruised and sore, she was OK.”
Sweeney is competing in her first Olympics after missing out on the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
Her older sister, Megan Sweeney, is a former Olympic luger.
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