During a snowboarding competition, a 33-year-old Chinese athlete, L. Jiayu, suffered a serious fall that required medics and volunteers to carefully transport her on a specially designed stretcher to avoid further injuries. Although Jiayu remained conscious, she was unable to stand and was taken to the hospital after a 15-minute break in the competition for medical assistance. Preliminary evaluations by medical staff indicated she likely did not suffer a spinal injury, but they noted the possibility of head trauma from the fall. The sport of snowboarding has seen its fair share of tragic accidents, including the death of world champion Sarah Burke due to injuries sustained in a training accident, and serious brain injuries suffered by Kevin Pearce while preparing for the 2010 Olympic Games. These incidents highlight the inherent risks in extreme sports and raise concerns about athlete safety and emergency response in competitions. L. Jiayu is an experienced competitor and was participating in her fourth Olympics, having previously won a silver medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Games. The incident occurred during the second day of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, where legendary American skier Lindsey Vonn was also expected to compete. This accident underscores the physical demands and dangers athletes face in winter sports, especially at such high-stakes international events.