South Korean Snowboarder Choi Gaon Injured in Halfpipe Final Crash
# Winter Olympics Star Suffers Horrific Crash, Left Motionless
**Choi Gaon receives urgent medical assistance following a crash in the women's halfpipe final.**
South Korean snowboarder Choi Gaon experienced a terrifying crash during her first run in the women's halfpipe final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. The incident took place at Livigno Snow Park on February 12, 2026, leaving Choi motionless on the ground while medical personnel rushed to her aid.
Choi's crash raised immediate concerns regarding the safety of the halfpipe event. Many spectators noted the challenging conditions of the course, which appeared to contribute to multiple falls throughout the competition. "Is this half pipe final even safe? This girl looks like she's seriously hurt herself and no one's finished a run yet," commented one observer.
After the harrowing fall, there were calls for a reassessment of the event’s safety. Another individual remarked, "This half pipe final is carnage. So many falls, weather most certainly a factor in all of this." The impact of the weather conditions on athlete performance was a recurring theme among commentators.
Concerns peaked when another attendee urged, "Ummm can we postpone this women's final in half pipe? Everyone is getting hurt with the snow conditions!" As the situation unfolded, the focus remained squarely on the well-being of Choi Gaon and the safety of the venue for the remaining competitors.