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Lara Gut-Behrami Suffers Heavy Training Crash, Left-Knee Injury Suspected

Swiss-Ski says she has returned home for full examinations to determine the extent of the damage.

Overview

  • Swiss-Ski confirms a heavy fall during Super-G training at Copper Mountain with initial signs pointing to injury to the left knee.
  • Gut-Behrami has been repatriated to Switzerland for comprehensive medical tests to establish a definitive diagnosis.
  • Blick reports a concussion and suspected ACL rupture with meniscus damage, which remain unconfirmed pending scans.
  • Reports describe poor visibility leading to her hand catching a gate and a subsequent bump causing the fall, with Head’s race director calling the crash violent after viewing video.
  • If serious knee damage is confirmed, she could miss the 2026 Milan–Cortina Olympics and see her planned final season end early.