Published on 28/12/2024 21:53
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Skiing: the fall of Cyprien Sarrazin revives the debate on the track which should host the Winter Olympic Games
Skiing: the fall of Cyprien Sarrazin revives the debate on the track which should host the Winter Olympic Games
(France 2)
After Cyprien Sarrazin's fall on Friday December 27 in Italy, the news is reassuring: he was successfully operated on for an intracranial hematoma. The track where he fell is one of the most dangerous in the world.
Friday, December 27, launched at 125 km/h on snow as hard as concrete and approaching a turn, Cyprien Sarrazin lost control of his skis, causing a shock for those who witnessed the scene. After long minutes of worry, the world number 2 was airlifted to a nearby hospital. Saturday December 28, the French Ski Federation wants to be reassuring.
The fall took place in Bormio, Italy, on a track known to be dangerous. An often icy wall with a length of 3 km. With an average slope of 60%, skiers' speed can reach 140 km/h. The fall of Cyprien Sarrazin reignites the controversy, especially since other skiers were injured by falling. Enough to anger some skiers, while this track will host the men's alpine skiing events at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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