Overview

• Franzoso, 25, crashed during a training session in La Parva and received on-slope care before being airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in Santiago.
• The Italian Ski Federation says he is in intensive care, with its medical commission in constant contact with the treating team and updates expected when available.
• Doctors placed him in a medically induced coma to facilitate examinations and support treatment for what officials described as a severe head injury.
• The speed specialist for Fiamme Gialle has 17 World Cup starts with two points finishes, most recently 30th in the Crans-Montana Super-G in February 2025.
• No recovery timeline has been provided, and coverage notes potential implications for his return to competition, including the upcoming season and Italy’s 2026 Olympic team.