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Lara Gut-Behrami Suffers Serious Training Crash, Returning to Switzerland for Evaluation

Swiss-Ski plans to share findings following in-depth exams in Switzerland.

Overview

  • The 34-year-old Swiss star crashed during a training run at Copper Mountain in the United States on Friday.
  • Swiss-Ski confirmed she is heading home for comprehensive medical assessments and said updates will follow after those tests.
  • Swiss outlet Blick reported a suspected ACL rupture, left meniscus damage and a concussion, but no diagnoses have been confirmed.
  • If such injuries are verified, timelines would likely jeopardize her 2025–26 season and her participation in the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
  • Gut-Behrami opened the season strongly with third place at Sölden on October 25, marking her 101st career podium and tying Vreni Schneider’s Swiss record.