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Tess Ledeux Withdraws From 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics Over Lingering Concussion

Doctors judged the risk of further head impacts too high as symptoms persist.

Overview

  • The 24-year-old and the French team’s medical staff agreed she will skip the entire season to complete her recovery.
  • She has been out since a concussion sustained in a violent fall at Tignes in March 2024.
  • After months of treatment, including care in the United States and Toulouse, a December assessment showed a safe return was not yet possible.
  • She will rest immediately, resume medical follow-up in late January, and aims to rejoin regular team training in the spring with a view to next season.
  • France loses a leading medal contender, as the 2022 Olympic big air silver medallist is also a triple world champion.