2024-01-18 11:29:00
The International Ski Federation (FIS) reported on its website: “Barnabas Szollos’ training on the Streif ended abruptly following he suffered a serious fall just seconds following his start. He was flown to a nearby hospital in Innsbruck, where doctors gave a He was diagnosed with a concussion, multiple fractures to his jaw and face, and some bruises on his body. Fortunately, he is awake and responsive. Doctors have also stated that no permanent damage is expected and that he will undergo surgery on Thursday. We thank you all for your good health Wishes and hope for a speedy recovery.”
Szollos hit his head so hard in his crash at around 120 km/h that his helmet came off before the Israeli rushed into the safety net.
The Israeli was then flown by helicopter to the hospital, where his family supported him.
Cuche predicts injury to nephew Rémi
Unlike Szollos, the 23-year-old did not fall, but was unable to continue on the steep slope before the Swiss grabbed his left knee with his face distorted in pain.
Didier Cuche, downhill record winner in Kitzbühel, analyzed his nephew’s ride in the coaching zone. As the Swiss daily newspaper “Blick” reports, the ski legend had to hold back a tear or two following his nephew’s mishap. The spontaneous remote diagnosis of the former world champion was sobering: “It looks like Rémi has torn his cruciate ligament.”
An official diagnosis of the extent of Cuche’s injury is still pending.
Injury shock for Cuche: Swiss has to stop training
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