Dajana Eitberger Suffers Crash at Lillehammer World Cup Opener

The former world champion and her new partner Magdalene Matschina face setbacks in their pursuit of Olympic qualification after a crash in their first run.

Dajana Eitberger and her new doubles partner Magdalene Matschina crashed during their first run at the Lillehammer World Cup, derailing their season opener.
The crash occurred on the 1994 Olympic track in Curve 13, leaving Eitberger with minor injuries, while Matschina reported feeling fine.
Eitberger, a former singles world champion, is in her second season as a doubles competitor, aiming for qualification for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The duo plans to continue their campaign next week in Innsbruck-Igls, emphasizing resilience and long-term goals despite the setback.
German teammates Jessica Degenhardt and Cheyenne Rosenthal finished second at Lillehammer, narrowly losing to the American pair Chevonne Forgan and Sophia Kirby.