The French skier fell in training before the downhill in Bormio in Italy on Friday.
France Télévisions – Sports Editorial
Published on 28/12/2024 10:48
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“Cyprien Sarrazin was operated on during the night to decompress the intracranial hematoma. The operation went well, he remains under anesthesia for the moment.” The French Ski Federation (FFS) gave reassuring news the day after the heavy fall of the French skier, in full training on the perilous Stelvio slope, where the Bormio descent is to take place, Saturday December 28. More information will be given “during the day” specifies the FFS press release.
On Friday, Cyprien Sarrazin was in the lead during each intermediate time trial of what was the second and final training session before the World Cup event when he lost control of his skis on the last difficulty. He literally flew away on a movement of the ground before landing suddenly and being stopped by the protective nets after a long slide.
After 20 minutes of treatment, the man who came close to winning the downhill globe last season was airlifted to Bormio hospital. The FFS quickly indicated that it was “aware”before explaining late Friday afternoon that he suffered from an intracranial hematoma, requiring an intervention to drain it.
Two other skiers were seriously injured during this second training session, reigniting criticism of the preparation of the Stelvio, one of the most difficult slopes on the circuit where the men's alpine skiing events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan will take place. -Cortina.
