Winter Olympics: Team GB skater Elise Christie crashes out in 500m final

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Elise Christie Team GB PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics
Great Britain’s Elise Christie fell in the women's 500m short-track speed skating final
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Elise Christie crashes out in 500m final

Team GB star Elise Christie suffered a “crushing blow” in her hopes to win an Olympic medal after crashing out in the 500m short-track speed skating final.

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