The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics has been one for the record books with enough athletes falling on the ice and snow to make anyone cringe.
From ice skater Zhu Yi of China falling during her skating routine to American Nina O’Brien being taken away in a stretcher after she wiped out during the women’s Giant Slalom, we take a look at some of this year’s mishaps and the greatest Winter Olympic fails of all time.
China's Zhu Yi
USA's Nina O'Brien
Nina O’Brien for Team USA crashes during run two of the women’s giant slalom. She had to be carried away in a stretcher.
YANQING, CHINA – FEBRUARY 07: Nina O’Brien of Team United States crashes during the Women’s Giant Slalom 2nd run on day three of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Alpine Ski Centre on February 07, 2022 in Yanqing, China.
USA's Ryan Pivirotta
The United States’ Ryan Pivirotta falls during his quarterfinal of the men’s 1,000-meter speedskating competition.
USA's Summer Britcher
USA's Karen Chen
Karen Chen of the United States falls during the women’s short program figure skating competition.
Tyler Walker crash in men’s downhill sitting - Winter Olympics: Sochi 2014, Russia
Lindsey Jacobellis Shows Off and Gets second place - Winter Olympics: Turin 2006, Italy
Lindsey did an extra move before crossing the finish line and ended up in second place.