French Skier Nils Alphand Hospitalized After Serious Training Crash in Switzerland
The 28-year-old was airlifted to a hospital following a heavy fall during downhill training in Crans-Montana but initial scans show no major injuries.
- Nils Alphand, a French alpine skier, suffered a severe crash during a downhill training session in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on February 21, 2025.
- He lost consciousness after the fall and was airlifted to a hospital in Sion, where he underwent a body scan that revealed no significant injuries.
- Medical personnel applied a neck brace on-site, and Alphand will remain under observation overnight for precautionary reasons.
- The incident occurred ahead of a scheduled downhill race on February 22, where Alphand had been preparing after achieving the best French time in prior training runs.
- This marks another setback for the French men's downhill team, which has faced multiple injuries this season, including those of Cyprien Sarrazin and Alexis Pinturault.
Ouest-France 