French Skier Cyprien Sarrazin Faces Uncertain Recovery After Severe Head Injury
The 30-year-old downhill specialist is undergoing extensive rehabilitation following a traumatic brain injury sustained during a training crash in Bormio, Italy.
- Cyprien Sarrazin suffered a subdural hematoma after crashing into protective netting on the Stelvio slope in Bormio on December 27, 2024.
- The French skier underwent emergency surgery to relieve pressure on his brain and spent several days in a medically induced coma before regaining consciousness.
- Sarrazin has been transferred to a neurological rehabilitation center in Lyon, France, where he is beginning a lengthy recovery process focused on basic motor and cognitive functions.
- Doctors report that Sarrazin is stable but experiencing significant challenges, including double vision, communication difficulties, and extreme fatigue.
- His return to competitive skiing remains uncertain, with medical experts emphasizing the severity of his injuries and the unpredictability of his recovery trajectory.
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