Safety Concerns Escalate After Another Crash on Bormio's Olympic Ski Slope

Swiss skier Gino Caviezel airlifted to hospital following a severe crash, reigniting criticism of the Stelvio piste conditions ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Gino Caviezel, the first skier in Sunday's Super-G event, suffered a serious crash, sustaining a shoulder dislocation and complex knee injury, necessitating airlift evacuation.
The incident comes just two days after French skier Cyprien Sarrazin underwent emergency brain surgery following a training crash on the same slope.
Multiple crashes during the Bormio World Cup have sparked renewed calls for improved safety measures and scrutiny of the piste's preparation.
Skiers and experts have criticized the Stelvio piste, citing its steep gradient and challenging conditions, with some questioning its suitability for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Norwegian Fredrik Møller claimed his first World Cup victory in the Super-G event, which was briefly interrupted following Caviezel's crash.

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