Noelle was injured at the Calgary Olympic Park in Calgary, Canada at 2:40 pm est. Wednesday October 19, 2005 when she was hit by an American 4-man bobsled in the out run of the track.

Noelle suffered a compound fracture of her lower right leg, as both her tibia and fibula were broken. Late last night successful surgery was completed on her right leg. A titanium rod was inserted to support the bones during the healing process. Preliminary prognosis is that she will be unable to put pressure on the leg for four weeks and will be on crutches. Pikus-Pace is hoping to come back for the second half of the season World Cup and take a shot at Torino.

“I’m feeling great and I want to stay positive. This is not the end and I’m looking forward to coming back,” said Noelle from her hospital room. “All things happen for a reason and I’m still smiling and having a good time despite the circumstances. I’m trying to make the best of it. I would also like to thank my family, the USOC, the USBSF, and Speedo for offering their support and assistance through this tough situation. I am so blessed that only my leg was broken. It could have been much worse. I would also like to say that I understand the dangerous aspects of this sport and have no hard feelings towards the men’s bobsled team about what happened.”