IRELAND’S CONOR LYNE crashed out of the men’s Giant Slalom this morning.
Lyne, who has been battling a shoulder injury and only got the green light to compete yesterday, fell during his first run at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Centre.
“I’m disappointed that I didn’t make it to the finish today,” the 20-year-old tweeted after his DNF.
“However, I’m happy I made it to the start. I’m proud that I’m an Olympian now.”
World champion Ted Ligety of America set the fastest time this morning with the second run due to get underway at 10.30am Irish time.
Lyne will now turn his attention to his second and final event, the slalom, which begins on Saturday.
