Overview

• The cross-country skier crashed while paragliding on October 9, her 26th birthday, suffering a fractured lumbar vertebra.
• She underwent surgery at the Grenoble university hospital and is able to walk after initial concern about possible neurological damage.
• Team doctor Thibault Barbe estimates about six months to regain full performance, ruling out Milan–Cortina in February 2026.
• Her absence is a setback for France’s near-term plans, with particular concern for the women’s relay.
• Dolci was France’s top World Cup finisher last season and placed ninth in the 50 km at the World Championships, and reports say she aims to return to the circuit.