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Lara Gut-Behrami Injured in Super-G Training Crash as Swiss-Ski Arranges Return for Tests

A definitive evaluation in Switzerland will clarify the extent of her injuries.

Overview

  • The 34-year-old crashed during Super-G training at Copper Mountain, Colorado, with Swiss-Ski confirming she is traveling home for comprehensive medical examinations.
  • Initial checks indicated damage to the left knee, while Swiss outlet Blick and team concerns point to a possible ACL rupture, meniscus injury and a concussion, none of which has been officially confirmed.
  • Witnesses cited flat light and limited visibility, reporting that her hand caught a gate on a bump before an uncontrolled fall.
  • The outcome of the assessments could determine whether she misses the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and whether her planned final season ends early.
  • Gut-Behrami opened the season with third place at Sölden for her 101st career podium and previously sustained a serious left-knee injury at the 2017 World Championships.