Speedskater recovering from leg injury

Published: Thursday, Sept. 17 2009 12:17 a.m. MDT

SALT LAKE CITY — Short track speedskater J.R. Celski is expected to have a fast recovery and resume training for the Vancouver Olympics after cutting his left leg in a racing accident.

U.S. Speedskating spokeswoman Peri Kinder said Celski was set to meet with Dr. Eric Heiden on Wednesday to develop a rehabilitation program. Celski returned to Salt Lake City, where he trains with the national team, on Tuesday from Marquette, Mich., site of the short track national championships.

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