French Ski Team Faces Setbacks and Resilience at Kitzbühel

A series of crashes in the Super-G left two French skiers injured, while others rebounded with strong performances in the downhill race.

Four French skiers fell during Friday's Super-G event at Kitzbühel, with Alexis Pinturault and Florian Loriot requiring helicopter evacuation for medical care.
Alexis Pinturault sustained a tibial plateau fracture and meniscus injury in his right knee, while Florian Loriot suffered a concussion but avoided more severe injuries.
Cyprien Sarrazin, recovering from a December head injury, shared positive updates on his health, though his vision issues require ongoing treatment.
On Saturday, Maxence Muzaton led the French team with a 7th-place finish in the downhill event, marking his best performance this winter.
Despite recent challenges, the French skiers expressed determination to recover and continue competing in the World Cup season.