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Canadian Snowboarder Mark McMorris Injured in Training for 2026 Olympics

Canada's 3-time Olympic bronze-medal snowboarder Mark McMorris crashed Wednesday night during big air training for #MilanoCortina2026 and had to be ta...

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Canada's 3-time Olympic bronze-medal snowboarder Mark McMorris crashed Wednesday night during big air training for #MilanoCortina2026 and had to be ta... ## Injury Setback for Canadian Snowboarding Star Canadian snowboarding icon Mark McMorris suffered an injury setback in his preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The 3-time Olympic bronze medalist crashed during big air training on Wednesday night, requiring medical attention. Details on the extent of McMorris' injuries have not been released, but the incident is a significant blow to the 28-year-old's Olympic aspirations. McMorris has been a dominant force in snowboard big air and slopestyle events, winning medals at the last three Winter Games. Despite the setback, McMorris remains focused on making a full recovery and representing Canada once again on the Olympic stage. The road to Milan-Cortina 2026 is long, and the Canadian snowboarding star will no doubt work tirelessly to regain his top form in time for the next Winter Olympics. Fans and fellow athletes alike will be hoping for a speedy and full recovery for Mark McMorris as he looks to add to his impressive Olympic medal haul in two and a half years' time.
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