Bobsledders out of hospital
THE CANADIAN PRESS
CALGARY -- Three Canadian bobsledders injured in a Jan. 5 crash have all been released from hospital.
Pilot Chris Spring of Calgary needed to be airlifted from the track in Altenberg, Germany, because of the severity of his injuries, which included deep cuts and bruises, along with a broken nose.
He was released from hospital Thursday and reconnected with the Canadian team in Konigssee, Germany, on Friday.
Saskatoon's Graeme Rinholm was released from hospital Wednesday before returning to Calgary on Thursday. The 26-year-old suffered a broken fibula, lacerations to his upper legs, buttocks and underlying musculature in the crash.
Bill Thomas of Queensville, Ont., was released from hospital Sunday and returned to Toronto on Thursday after suffering bruised lungs and other minor trauma.
Canada withdrew its bobsled team from the event following the crash, citing safety concerns.
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