Prince George snowboarder Meryeta O鈥橠ine will not compete at the PyeongChang Olympics after a fall left her concussed.
O鈥橠ine had been set to compete for Team Canada in the women鈥檚 snowboard cross until she fell during practice on Tuesday.
She was evaluated by Team Canada doctors and diagnosed with a concussion.
I鈥檓 grateful to have the Team Canada medical staff behind me to make the right decision. It鈥檚 disappointing to not compete but it鈥檚 the right call for my health,鈥� O鈥橠ine said.
鈥淎s an athlete you鈥檙e always going to want to push yourself but it鈥檚 important to draw the line when needed. I鈥檓 proud to have made it this far, and you鈥檒l see me back at the Olympics for Canada and for myself, in four years time.鈥�
She鈥檚 not the only snowboarder to have faced injury at the PyengChang Winter Games.
Quebec athlete Laurie Blouin was injured while training for women鈥檚 slopestyle but was cleared to compete and won a gold medal.
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