Team Canada Update - Meryeta O’Dine Injury
Livigno, Italy, Feb 6 — Canadian snowboard cross athlete Meryeta O’Dine will be unable to compete at the Olympic Games following an injury sustained during training.
O’Dine fell during a snowboard cross training session yesterday and was subsequently evaluated by the Canadian Olympic and Canada Snowboard medical team. Medical imaging confirmed a fracture to an ankle bone, which will prevent her from competing for the remainder of the Games.
A three-time Olympian and two-time Olympic medalist, O’Dine has been a cornerstone of Canada’s snowboard cross program. Her absence from competition is a significant loss for the team.
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MERYETA O'DINE | BEIJING OLYMPICS 2022
“I’m heartbroken,” said O’Dine. “But I am proud of the work I put in this year to get here. After I fractured my ankle in November, I was able to show myself a new level of dedication, passion and hard work to return stronger. I have seen a new athlete in myself emerge from the challenges I have faced this year and will continue to rise above. I am upset now, but I will grow from this.”
MERYETA O'DINE | BEIJING OLYMPICS 2022
She is currently receiving care and will continue to be monitored by the medical team as she begins her recovery. The team extends its full support to O’Dine and wishes her a smooth and complete recovery.
Meryeta will be available to media over the next few days.
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MERYETA O'DINE | BEIJING OLYMPICS 2022
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