The Winter Olympic Games showcase impressive athleticism but also highlight the dangers of winter sports, as evidenced by injuries to athletes like Lindsey Vonn and Ilia Malinin. A study reveals high injury rates in winter sports, particularly in freestyle skiing and bobsleigh. Unique injuries such as 'sled head' and 'skier's thumb' are discussed, with efforts underway to improve safety measures, including the introduction of the Allianz Safety Sled. Despite positive reactions, further work is needed to implement these safety features. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)