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