PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — U.S. bobsledder Justin Olsen has resumed light workouts three days after an emergency appendectomy and is expected to compete in the Pyeongchang Olympics.
Olsen was hospitalized Monday, underwent laparoscopic surgery and was discharged Wednesday. Olsen has been sleeping well, and U.S. team doctors remain confident he will be ready for the start of competition.
Olsen is scheduled to drive in the two- and four-man events.
"I plan to resume training here shortly," Olsen said Thursday.
He has some time to continue his recovery.
Even though the Olympics officially open Friday, bobsledding takes place late in the games.