French Skier Clarisse Brèche Hospitalized After Serious Fall at World Championships

Brèche sustained a suspected ACL injury during the giant slalom's first run in Saalbach, Austria, and is undergoing further medical evaluation.

Clarisse Brèche, a French alpine skier, suffered a severe fall during the first run of the women's giant slalom at the World Championships in Saalbach, Austria.
Initial assessments from the French team suggest a potential anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in her right knee, pending confirmation via MRI at a local hospital.
Brèche's fall occurred after she lost control on a turn, leading to a slide and an inability to stabilize on her right leg.
The French team has faced challenges at these championships, with Brèche's injury adding to their difficulties and no medals yet secured in the speed events.
Federica Brignone of Italy dominated the first run of the giant slalom, positioning herself as the favorite to win her first world title in the discipline.