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Mischa Thomas drops phone during Olympic halfpipe run

Key Points
  • Mischa Thomas finished eighth in the Olympic women's halfpipe final.
  • Her mobile phone fell out during her second run, and officials retrieved it.
  • Eileen Gu won the gold medal in the event.

New Zealand freestyle skier Mischa Thomas finished eighth in the women's halfpipe final at the Olympics. During her second run, her mobile phone flew out of her pocket mid-jump. Thomas said she had taken selfies at the top and was in a hurry, forgetting to close her pocket.

Officials ran in to retrieve the phone, which was reportedly returned intact. 75 points.

I had taken selfies at the top and was in a hurry, forgetting to close my pocket.

Mischa Thomas, New Zealand freestyle skier

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