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Liensberger Out of Olympics as Rast and Nolte Win, Leerdam Added for 1000m

One month before MilanCortina, fresh results and roster moves sharpen the pre-Games picture.

Overview

  • Austria confirmed Katharina Liensberger sustained a tibial plateau fracture with meniscus and medial‑ligament tears in her right knee and will undergo surgery, ending her season and Olympic hopes.
  • Switzerland’s Camille Rast won the Kranjska Gora giant slalom for her first GS victory and dedicated the result to the victims and helpers of the Crans‑Montana disaster.
  • Germany’s Laura Nolte claimed Monobob victory in Winterberg with a strong second run to move from second to first, extending her World Cup lead ahead of Cynthia Appiah and Lisa Buckwitz.
  • Dutch skater Jutta Leerdam announced she has been nominated by the KNSB for the Olympic 1000m after qualifying via the 500m, using an unfilled slot that did not displace another athlete.
  • The MilanCortina Games run February 6–22, and late selections plus current World Cup form are shaping medal expectations across multiple disciplines.