Justyna Kowalczyk-Tekieli undergoes medical procedure

Olympic cross-country skiing champion Justyna Kowalczyk-Tekieli has shared that she underwent a medical procedure. In a social media post, the 43-year-old athlete appeared in a hospital bed with bandages visible around her left knee.

While Kowalczyk-Tekieli did not explicitly state the nature of the procedure, she tagged orthopedic and sports traumatology specialist Dr. Urszula Zdanowicz in her post. The doctor, who has treated the athlete previously, specializes in lower limb injuries and knee issues. Kowalczyk-Tekieli maintained a humorous tone regarding her situation, using a Polish proverb in her caption.