Overview

• FIS expressed deep sorrow and said its Athlete Health Unit will lead fresh consultations on risk reduction, including work on airbags, electronically releasable bindings and more resilient helmet technology.
• Italy’s FISI called for an immediate cap on approved downhill training pistes worldwide, mandatory use of those venues, and FIS oversight of piste safety with costs borne by the world body.
• Veterans and athletes demanded action, with Adrien Théaux urging a safety debate, Felix Neureuther calling for safer training standards and ex-racer Matteo Marsaglia urging the sport to abandon a “show must go on” mindset.
• Markus Wasmeier warned that fully netting long training runs is logistically and financially unrealistic, estimating 15 to 20 kilometers of fencing and masts would be required.
• Teammate Christof Innerhofer ended his Chile camp and returned home after witnessing the crash, describing sleepless nights and plans to attend Franzoso’s funeral.