Summary
Olympic ski champion Michelle Gisin crashed during a practice run at a World Cup event in St Moritz, Switzerland. She was airlifted from the course but appeared conscious with visible scrapes on her face. Concerns over safety in high-speed skiing events have been ongoing.
Key Facts
- Michelle Gisin crashed at over 110 km/h (69 mph) during a practice run.
- She hit safety fences and was stopped by the second layer of nets.
- Gisin was conscious and had facial cuts; no detailed injury report was available immediately.
- Gisin is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in Alpine combined skiing.
- Lindsey Vonn was stopped mid-run due to the crash but resumed later.
- Gisin is the third Swiss Olympic champion to crash in recent training sessions.
- Systematic concerns about skiing safety have been discussed since a fatal accident involving another skier.
