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Swedish Paralympian Aaron Lindström injured in super-G crash

Key Points
  • Aaron Lindström crashed in the men's super-G at the Paralympics in Cortina.
  • He has a concussion and a punctured lung, according to the Swedish team coach.
  • The incident impacted his teammate and led to multiple skiers not finishing the race.

Swedish Paralympic skier Aaron Lindström suffered a serious crash during the men's super-G event at the Paralympics in Cortina. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. According to the Swedish team coach Joel Åkerström, Lindström has a concussion and a punctured lung, and is under observation.

Lindström was one of Sweden's top medal hopes. The crash occurred near the final jump, where he lost balance after a misalignment. His teammate Arvid Skoglund, who was preparing for his own run, said the incident affected him and that many skiers in the class did not finish the race.

Lindström has a concussion and a punctured lung, and is under observation.

Joel Åkerström, Swedish team coach

Åkerström reported that Lindström is in good spirits and considering continuing to compete, but a decision will depend on medical advice.

Lindström is in good spirits and considering continuing to compete, but a decision will depend on medical advice.

Joel Åkerström, Swedish team coach

The incident affected him and that many skiers in the class did not finish the race.

Arvid Skoglund, Lindström's teammate

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