Beyond the Finish Line: Athlete Safety and the Expanding Scope of Concussion Liability in Olympic Sports

By Anna Giambelluca, Esq. When we think of concussion litigation, we picture professional football and other major contact sports. Cases involving the NFL, NHL, and NCAA have helped reshape public understanding of repetitive brain trauma and its long-term health implications, which in turn has forced sports organizations to confront the growing concerns for athlete health. Now, similar legal theories are beginning to emerge beyond traditional contact sports and enter into the Olympic arena. In