The Associated Press has relayed word from Russian officials that skicross competitor Maria Komissarova has undergone a successful six-and-a-half hour surgery on her back.
“It has been an extremely difficult week but my family, coaches, and prayers of many allowed me to come out and compete the best I can given the situation.” - Noelle Pikus-Pace
Before women’s skeleton hands out its Sochi Olympics medals, the men’s side will get their competition underway with two runs this morning at the Sanki Sliding Center.
“What those guys do – I’m sure they may look at us the same way – but what those guys do, you can’t duplicate or go out there and try on your own,” - Rondo on snowboarders
