Chris Del Bosco was catapulted 30m into the air in a horrific crash. Photo / AP
A Canadian skier has suffered a suspected broken pelvis after a horrific crash during the ski cross event at the Winter Olympics.
Chris Del Bosco was catapulted 30m into the air after he misjudged his take-off from a jump during the heats.
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Del Bosco flew through the air upside down before desperately trying to reset himself from the unintentional backflip.
The 35-year-old, who was competing in his third Winter Olympics, then landed on his right hip before skidding across the snow.
A Canadian team official reported earlier that Del Bosco had suffered a broken pelvis, before revealing further examination would be required.
As the heats continued, France's Terence Tchiknavorian and Austria's Christoph Wahrstoette were also taken away on stretchers with severe injuries.
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