During a terrifying incident at the Olympics, Polish speed skater Kamila Sellier was seriously injured when she fell and was struck in the face by the blade of a competing skater. The accident occurred when Sellier became entangled with American skater Kristen Santos-Griswold, whose blade accidentally cut Sellier's face. The race was promptly stopped, and Sellier received medical attention on the ice, shielded from the audience's view by a large white sheet.

Following the initial treatment, reports from Polish media outlet Fakt indicated that while Sellier did not suffer any damage to her eye, she sustained a fracture in her cheekbone. She was kept in the hospital overnight for observation, as confirmed by Polish team spokesperson Katarzyna Kochaniak. This indicates both the severity of the incident and the care taken to monitor her condition post-accident.

Furthermore, surgery was performed that evening to reopen a stitched wound in order to examine the fractured cheekbone. There is uncertainty surrounding whether further surgery will be necessary, which could imply that Sellier may miss several days of competition depending on the severity of her injuries. This unfortunate event raises concerns not only about athlete safety but also about the stringent nature of competitive Olympic sports, where every second counts but can lead to dangerous situations.