Canadian freestyle skier Cassie Sharpe, a 33-year-old Olympian, will not compete in the women’s freeski halfpipe finals at the Milan-Cortina Games after suffering a significant fall during her second run of the qualification event in Livigno. Following the accident, she had a brief precautionary stay in a local hospital, which raised concerns about her health and readiness for competition. Despite showing resilience by waving to the crowd as she was taken off the hill by medical personnel, the Canadian Olympic Committee along with Freestyle Canada’s medical staff made the decision to keep Sharpe from competing. This decision was communicated in a statement from the COC, reflecting the importance of athlete safety and well-being over competitive participation. Sharpe had previously performed well in the competition, ranking third overall in her initial run, which qualified her for the finals. However, her recent injury underscores the unpredictability of competitive sports and the critical focus on ensuring athletes are fit to perform without risking further injury or long-term health issues.