Winter Olympics 2018: Elise Christie crashes out and stretchered off – Shocking pics
ELISE CHRISTIE is stretched off after crashing out of the Women's 1500m short-track speed skating semi-final.
Elise Christie is stretchered off after crashing in the 1500m short-track semi-final
Christie was in second place on the final corner of the last lap in the semi-final when she tangled with Chinese skater Li Jinyu.
Both athletes smashed into the barriers on the outside of the rink, with Christie left in tears and needing medical attention.
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The 27-year-old, who was stretchered out of the arena and left in an ambulance, will be devasted at missing out on another medal opportunity having crashed in the 500m final earlier in the week.
Take a look through the gallery above to see the shocking pictures as Elise Christie crashes out of the Women's 1500m short-track speed skating semi-final.