Cyprien Sarrazin was caught in a heavy fall during the second training session before the World Cup downhill in Bormio (Italy) on Friday.
Foot pain for Sarrazin
The Frenchman, best time in the first training session on Thursday, lost control of his skis in the final while he was in the lead at all intermediate points. The 30-year-old skier literally flew off a bump and then bounced violently on the slope, before ending his race in the tarpaulins and protective nets after a long slide.
The world No.2 in downhill and winner of four races last winter, including that of Bormio, was joined by the emergency services. After 20 minutes, he was evacuated by helicopter.
In a brief press release, the French Ski Federation indicated that Sarrazin “was conscious”: “He will carry out examinations,” said a spokesperson for the FFS. According to the Eurosport channel, the French skier complained of pain in one foot.
The condition of the track criticized
A downhill on Saturday and a super-G on Sunday are on the program for the Bormio stage, one of the most difficult tracks on the circuit where the men’s alpine skiing events of the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan Cortina will take place. Some skiers also took a stand after Sarrazin’s accident, strongly criticizing the state of the Italian slope.
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“The track is very icy, with very dark portions in terms of visibility, it’s a big change compared to Val Gardena (station where the previous speed stage took place, Editor’s note), we know the dangers of this track », Explained Swiss Justin Murisier on Eurosport.
