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Philippe Marquis crashes on torn ACL, still makes Canada proud
Skiing on a torn ACL is tough. Skiing moguls on a torn ACL is mind-blowing.
After tearing his knee ligament less than a month ago, Canada’s Philippe Marquis somehow still qualified for the moguls finals at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. But his dreams came crashing down (literally) on the first run when he landed hard on the injured joint, took a tumble, and had to accept a ‘Did Not Finish’.
After Friday’s run, Marquis showed off his inspirational reminders on the slopes. The words ‘Keep Fighting’ were printed on his left glove strap, and ‘What ACL?’ on the right strap. And when Marquis gripped his pole handles, he saw the printed words ‘Engage’ and ‘Fire’ on the top of both gloves.
'Keep fighting'
Skiing on a torn ACL, Philippe Marquis crashes out during his 1st moguls run in the final, ending his Olympics. pic.twitter.com/cc2vX3GPoN
— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) February 12, 2018
Marquis, who also competed in Sochi, became a Canadian favourite when he announced he was still competing despite his injury. After the crash early Monday, Canadians dealt out support for his effort.
My hero of The Games thus far, is @MarquisPhil .
This guy got on a moguls hill at the Winter Olympics with a torn ACL.
Come on man… that’s guts.
Didn’t make it through, but fought til the end… #PyeongChang2018 #moguls #freestyleSkiing @CBCOlympics #UpWithCBC— Anson Henry (@ansonhenry) February 12, 2018
You are a mad man! As if you attempted a moguls run with a ACL injury, thanks for putting in the effort you're a champ! Keep fighting! @MarquisPhil
— Taylor Bertrim (@TB24Fan) February 12, 2018
❤️❤️ Still so proud of you @MarquisPhil !! https://t.co/L7hOZGHJ3s
— Emily- Canadian Olympic fangirl (@JaysGirlEmily) February 12, 2018
Bravo pour le courage! Bosses: le parcours du courageux Philippe Marquis est terminé | JDQ https://t.co/FthtAGlwtt
— Marianne White (@MWhiteJDQ) February 12, 2018
Great Effort!! ACL issues are not a joke at all. Hope you are doing well!!
— Cory Young (@Coryny) February 12, 2018
Philippe Marquis and his blown ACL didn't make it. Knee finally gave out.
'Fantastic 6 seconds' is how he described his run.— Scott Stinson (@scott_stinson) February 12, 2018
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