American Snowboarder and U.S. Olympic team hopeful, Kevin Pearce, was critically injured during a training accident on December 30. The 22-year-old Vermont native was injured on Thursday while preparing for this week’s Olympic Qualifying Events.

Pearce, who was wearing a helmet at the time, hit his head on the ramp while landing and was knocked unconscious. The injury is referred to as a severe traumatic brain injury. He remains in intensive care at the University of Utah hospital.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Kevin and his family during this time.

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