Belgian skater Hanne Desmet blames poor ice quality for Olympic 1500m crash

dhnet.be (French)

Belgian skater Hanne Desmet crashed during the 1500m short track semi-finals at the 2026 Olympics. Desmet attributes her fall to poor ice quality, stating her skate hit a "stone or hole," causing her to lose grip and fall. She expressed frustration, calling the situation "ridiculous" and bad for the sport. Other skaters also experienced issues, raising concerns about the ice conditions. The Belgian men's relay team finished sixth overall.


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