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Injury Forces Arielle Gold Out of Olympics

<p>U.S. Snowboarder Arielle Gold is out of the competition today after dislocating her shoulder in a practice crash.</p>
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United States' Arielle Gold is assisted after injuring her shoulder in a crash during the women's snowboard halfpipe qualifying during the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Feb. 12.Sergei Grits / AP

United States' Arielle Gold is assisted after dislocating her shoulder in a crash prior to the women's snowboard halfpipe qualifying during the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Feb. 12. The 17-year-old was considered a serious medal contender this year after winning a bronze medal at the 2013 Winter X Games and taking first place at the 2013 FIS World Championships in halfpipe.