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Australia Teen Hickman Falls in Winter Olympics Snowboard Final

16-year-old Ally Hickman finished seventh in the women's slopestyle final despite suffering a bruised sternum in a nasty crash.

Hickman was in fourth spot after the first of three runs, earning a score of 67.70 for navigating three rails and three jumps.

The Sydney schoolgirl finished the competition at Livigno Snow Park on Wednesday with a strong overall result despite the painful injury.