Sport|Winter OlympicsOlympic ski champion Michelle Gisin airlifted after Swiss crashSwiss suffer third crash in a month by an Olympic champion in training ahead of World Cup and 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
Michelle Gisin, a two-time Olympic champion, was evacuated from the course following a crash during a practice run for a World Cup downhill event. The 32-year-old Swiss skier collided with safety fences while traveling over 110 km/h on the morning of…
Michelle Gisin, a two-time Olympic champion, was evacuated from the course following a crash during a practice run for a World Cup downhill event. The 32-year-old Swiss skier collided with safety fences while traveling over 110 km/h on the morning of Thu, Dec 11, 2025, in St Moritz. The scheduled races include downhills on Friday and Saturday, and a super-G on Sunday.
Gisin's crash occurred when one of her skis caught an edge before a fast left-hand turn, causing her to lose control. She hit the first layer of safety nets and was stopped by the second layer. There have been no immediate reports of injury. Gisin was seen conscious with minor facial injuries as medical personnel assessed her condition.
This incident marks the third training crash involving a current Olympic champion from the Swiss women's Alpine ski team in the past month. Previous incidents involved Lara Gut-Behrami and Corinne Suter. Gisin, who secured gold in the Alpine combined at the last two Winter Games, currently leads the Swiss women's speed team due to injuries sustained by other team members from the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Michelle Gisin, a two-time Olympic champion, was evacuated from the course following a crash during a practice run for a World Cup downhill event.
Lara Gut-Behrami's season ended after she suffered an ACL tear in her left knee during a crash last month in Colorado, USA. Corinne Suter is temporarily sidelined with calf, knee, and foot injuries from a training accident in St Moritz.
The Milan Cortina Olympics are set to commence on Feb 6, 2026, beginning with a women's Alpine skiing race in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Concerns over safety in high-speed skiing have been discussed, especially following the death of Italian skier Matteo Franzoso. The conversation regarding safety measures continues, with notable athletes highlighting the risks involved in current training conditions.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
