Russian Skicross Racer Breaks Back in Training

Russian skicross racer breaks back in training run

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/russia...call-course--super-challenging-132959060.html

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/russian-skicross-racer-komissarova-injured-110527276--spt.html

Olympic skicross racer Maria Komissarova of Russia underwent a 6 1/2-hour operation on her fractured spine following a training accident Saturday. Vladimir Putin has visited her.

Best wishes for a full recovery, Maria.

Update:

Skicross racer still grave but stable

She's been moved to Germany for further treatment. I'm glad, because while I'm sure that Russia is a lovely country, the quality of the healthcare there is questionable.