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Mark McMorris Stretchered Off After Heavy Big Air Training Crash in Italy

Officials reported he was “okay”, with his status for Thursday’s qualifying still in doubt.

Overview

  • Team Canada said the 32-year-old had a “heavy crash” during Wednesday night’s big air training in Livigno and was taken off the course on a stretcher.
  • Canada Snowboard later posted “Mark’s okay,” though no detailed medical update or timeline for a decision on his start has been released.
  • The incident occurred roughly 24 hours before the scheduled qualifying round for men’s big air at the Milan-Cortina Games.
  • McMorris is a three-time Olympic bronze medalist in slopestyle and was preparing for his fourth Olympic appearance.
  • The Livigno big air setup features a scaffolded ramp rising more than 50 meters (165 feet), and his participation in qualifying remains unclear.