Freestyle skier Sharpe crashes at halfpipe qualifier as Canadians advance to final
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Three Canadian freestyle skiers have qualified for the women’s halfpipe finals in Livigno, including Olympic gold medallist Cassie Sharpe who was taken away by sled after crashing in one of her runs.
Sharpe, of Comox, B.C., fell during her second run and waved to the crowd as she was carried away by medical personnel.
The Canadian Olympic Committee said Sharpe is in stable condition and is being evaluated by medical staff.
The 33-year-old still ranked third overall with 88.25 points in her first run, qualifying her among the top 12 going to Saturday’s finals.
Sharpe won gold in the event at the 2018 PyeongChang Games and silver at Beijing 2022.
Calgary’s Amy Fraser also qualified for the final, ranking seventh after scoring 81.75 points in her second run, while Rachael Karker, of Erin, Ont., came ninth after earning 78.25 points.
Dillan Glennie, of North Vancouver, B.C., missed the qualification after coming in 14th with 73.00.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 19, 2026.