Nodar Kumaritashvili, 21, died Friday on his final official training run. He had a serious crash near the end of the 4,500 foot long course, and he was propelled off the track. Video shows Nodar lying motionless after he hit a steel pole. He was given CPR by the medical staff before being taken to the hospital and was unable to be revived.
Nodar's death has sparked concerns about the speed of the Whistler Sliding Center. They are saying that there have been several crashes in the same area. The track speed record has been reported to be 95 mph. That to me sounds crazy.
The fact that there have been reported other crashes in the same area should do more that spark a concern. Nodar had crashed at the 16 and final turn on the track. The IOC president has declined to comment on what safety precautions will be made. They are saying that Nodar was going 88 mph when he crashed.
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