Overview
- Sellier was struck above her left eye by a rival’s skate during the women’s 1500m quarterfinal in Milan, received stitches on the ice behind a privacy sheet, and was taken to a hospital on a stretcher.
- Polish team officials said she underwent surgery overnight and is in stable condition, with further examinations under way.
- Initial assessments indicated her eye was not seriously injured, though doctors continue tests to confirm the extent of any bone damage.
- Race referees penalized U.S. skater Kristen Santos‑Griswold for an illegal lane change tied to the collision, which ended her advancement; competition later resumed and concluded.
- Sellier posted from the hospital that she is “doing quite okay,” as teammates and officials noted the inherent risks of short‑track racing, with some reports also flagging concerns about ice quality at the venue.