Feb 15 • 14:30 UTC 🇨🇿 Czechia Aktuálně.cz

Strange end to medal hopes. Adamczyková didn’t want to complain, the French athlete apologized

Czech snowboarding faced an unexpected setback in Livigno as Eva Adamczyková opted not to file a complaint after a collision during the quarterfinals.

Czech snowboarding was poised for a strong performance in Livigno, aiming for another medal with the team composed of Kryštof Choura and Eva Adamczyková. Kryštof Choura, who kicked off the quarterfinals for the Czech team, performed impressively, finishing just behind French competitor Aidan Chollet by a mere eleven hundredths of a second, giving Adamczyková a favorable starting position. As the quarterfinal progressed, Adamczyková, a three-time Olympic medalist, managed to take the lead as she approached the final jump in the race. However, an unexpected twist occurred when Italian Michela Moioli rushed ahead due to her higher speed, leading to a momentary collision between Adamczyková and French competitor Julia Nirani-Pereira. The incident led to Adamczyková's elimination just moments before she could have secured a place in the semifinals. Despite the dramatic turn of events that dashed Czech hopes for a medal, Adamczyková chose not to lodge a complaint regarding the incident, showing sportsmanship in the face of an unfortunate circumstance. This decision, along with her performance leading up to the accident, highlights the competitive spirit of Czech athletes and the unpredictable nature of competitive snowboarding.

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