Overview

• Manuel Faißt suffered a left Achilles tendon rupture during a training camp in Oberstdorf and has since undergone successful surgery.
• Medical experts estimate a minimum six-month rehabilitation for elite Achilles injuries, risking his availability for the February 6–22, 2026 Games.
• Over a decade on the German Nordic combined team, Faißt’s highlights include a team silver and fourth-place individual finish at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
• Germany’s limited five-athlete quota for Nordic combined events in Predazzo and Tesero means he must compete against teammates like Vinzenz Geiger and Julian Schmid for selection.
• He has now begun physiotherapy and conditioning work as the German Ski Association finalizes its Milan-Cortina roster.