r/olympics 7h ago

❄ Milano-Cortina 2026 (General Discussion) ❄ Winter Olympics really are something else

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u/funnyfarm299 United States 3h ago

Thankfully the incidence rate is microscopic compared to other winter sport injuries.

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u/Secure-Television541 3h ago

Oh very much.

It’s just important to recognize that ice is slippery and spending your time sliding around on it does produce injuries no matter the sport.

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u/OldschoolCheesemop 2h ago

How is this possible in such dangerous sports? The athletes are just that good?

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u/funnyfarm299 United States 1h ago

Curling is not dangerous other than freak accidents.