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Knee Injury Puts Laura Peel’s Olympic Start in Doubt as Australia Weighs Day-to-Day Plan

With women’s aerials set for February 17, the veteran has a short window to recover under close medical guidance.

Overview

  • Australian officials confirmed Peel hurt her knee at a pre-Games camp in Airolo and returned there after an MRI in Zug.
  • The team has not disclosed the MRI findings, leaving her availability for the Feb. 17 women's aerials uncertain.
  • Chef de mission Alisa Camplin said coaches, physios and psychologists are shaping a daily plan and that Peel will be given every chance to compete.
  • Peel arrived as a leading medal hope after a World Cup win in Canada, with Danielle Scott, Airleigh Frigo and Abbey Willcox completing the women's squad.
  • Australia also entered Reilly Flanagan in the men's event and slated Peel and Scott for the mixed team, subject to her fitness.