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Canadian Snowboarder Mark McMorris Out of Hospital After Training Crash

Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris has been released from the hospital after a training crash at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

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Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris has been released from the hospital after a training crash at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. ## Recovering from Serious Injuries McMorris, a three-time Olympic medalist, was airlifted to a local hospital on February 13th after falling during a training run on the slopestyle course. He suffered a concussion and other unspecified injuries, but was reported to be in stable condition. The 28-year-old from Regina, Saskatchewan has had a long history of serious injuries throughout his career, including a broken femur, ruptured spleen, fractured jaw, and collapsed lung from previous crashes. Despite these setbacks, McMorris has always bounced back and returned to competition at the highest level. "I'm just really grateful to be alive and doing well," McMorris said in a statement. "It was a scary moment, but the medical staff here have been amazing, and I'm focused on my recovery so I can get back out there." With the slopestyle final scheduled for February 15th, it remains unclear if McMorris will be able to compete. However, his Canadian teammates and fans are rallying behind him as he works to regain his health and fitness.
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