IOC says 'unfortunate' Beijing luge accident is under investigation

A serious training accident on the Beijing Olympic luge track is under investigation and any conclusions will be implemented in time for the Games in February, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday. Polish luger Mateusz Sochowicz had successful surgery nL8N2S02VV after fracturing his left kneecap and cutting his right leg to the bone when he hit the barrier at the Yanqing National Sliding Centre on Monday. The Polish Toboggan Sports Association said in a statement that the athlete hit a closed crossing gate that should have been left open. The 25-year-old luger said the track team were slow…