French Skier Cyprien Sarrazin Stable After Surgery for Severe Training Accident

Sarrazin, who suffered a brain injury during a World Cup training run in Bormio, is set to be repatriated to France for continued care and recovery.

Cyprien Sarrazin, 30, sustained a serious head injury after a crash during a downhill training session in Bormio, Italy, on December 27, 2024.
He underwent emergency surgery the same day to address an intracranial hematoma caused by the fall.
Following a successful operation and recovery phase, Sarrazin has been moved out of intensive care and is in stable condition.
Medical evaluations indicate no additional injuries beyond minor foot and knee pain, which are considered reassuring by doctors.
Sarrazin will be transferred to a neuro-surgery unit in Lyon, France, on January 3, 2025, as he begins a long recovery and rehabilitation process.