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Charlie Guest suffers broken back in training

Admin posted Dec-2014

Ouch, dreadful news from Sweden, courtesy of the BBC :-

BBC wrote:Charlie Guest, the UK number one female alpine slalom skier, fractured vertebrae in her spine after falling and landing on a boulder.

The 20-year-old, from Perth, spent eight hours strapped to a backboard during the 250km (155 mile) journey to hospital from the remote slope.

She said she was lucky to be alive following the crash.

Ms Guest and her team initially feared her injuries could be career-ending, and doctors do not know when she may be fit to compete again.

However, she credited her coach's insistence she wear a back protector on the day of the crash for the fact her injuries were not more severe.



Photo courtesy of the Beeb

The full report is here :- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-30327325

We'll post an update once we get an official press release but certainly wishing Charlie the swiftest and fullest of recoveries!
The Admin Man

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reply to 'Charlie Guest suffers broken back in training'
posted Dec-2014

Sad news
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Topic last updated on 04-December-2014 at 16:03