Anyone see the luge accident?

CBL · February 2010

It was absolutely horrific. I watched the video before they gave an indication of the athlete's status. He was administered CPR on site and is listed as having life threatening injuries. He was going 144.3 KM/h at the time of the impact.

I highly recommend you turn the channel if they show the video again. It will be a miracle if the poor guy lives.

katie8-27-05 · February 2010

I haven't seen the video, but I just read that he died from his injuries. What a horrible way to start the Games.

Jen&Joe06 · February 2010

I didn't see the video but heard he died. So sad.

Melozia · February 2010

I saw the viedo... so scary! It's so unfortunate that it happened. Apparently, this luge track is the fastest in the world. Man, I don't understand that kind of risk tolerance...I am a chicken sh!t.

Divallyn · February 2010

Melozia:
I saw the viedo... so scary! It's so unfortunate that it happened. Apparently, this luge track is the fastest in the world. Man, I don't understand that kind of risk tolerance...I am a chicken sh!t.

Agreed!

raspberry_bride · February 2010

I didn't see the video, but I heard he died. That is just awful and puts a dark cloud over the games

To be honest, I never really understood the luge or skeleton. Way too risky imo, but I guess I too am a chicken. I guess there are risks playing any sport though.

breezee_bean · February 2010

devastating=( I hope to God that he didn't have pain.

rxbeth · February 2010

breezee_bean:
devastating=( I hope to God that he didn't have pain.

Ditto to this.

sapicochung1 · February 2010

I saw it when the story broke and I was in so much shock. I still can't believe it. The Georgian team might be dropping out of the games and go home.

jenber77 · February 2010

sapicochung1:
I saw it when the story broke and I was in so much shock. I still can't believe it. The Georgian team might be dropping out of the games and go home.

I heard this too. I hope they don't. I hope they stay and dedicate their performances to his memory.

So, so sad.

hispenguin · February 2010

It is so tragic. Like Faith said, I hope it was quick and painless.

Brookie-Cookie · February 2010

jenber77:

sapicochung1:
I saw it when the story broke and I was in so much shock. I still can't believe it. The Georgian team might be dropping out of the games and go home.

I heard this too. I hope they don't. I hope they stay and dedicate their performances to his memory.

So, so sad.

same, any athlete of that caliber would want his team to carry on. I hope they have a moment of silence for him at the medal ceremony.

MrsVicki · February 2010

OMG the video was horrific. Just jaw dropping. I feel so bad for the Georgian team too. How they will muster up the energy to participate will be hard. The poor boy's family. It's all so tragic.

TashaLee · February 2010

It was horrible!! DH and I were watching Sportscenter when they showed the video, so sad. I hope he didn't suffer at all.

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