French skier Cyprien Sarrazin out of intensive care in Italy after crash and head injury
French skier Cyprien Sarrazin has been moved out of intensive care following a head injury he sustained in a crash last week. The incident occurred during preparations for the World Cup downhill in Bormio, Italy, where Sarrazin had a terrifying fall that resulted in a bleed near his brain. He underwent surgery at Sondalo hospital near Bormio the same day as the accident.
The French Ski Federation provided an update on Sarrazin’s condition, stating that he is now stable but faces a long period of recovery and rehabilitation. His unavailability for future competitions is currently undetermined. Despite the severity of the crash, Sarrazin was fortunate to have only sustained injuries to his foot and knee, with no other major injuries found.
The federation announced that Sarrazin will be transferred to the neurosurgery department of the Medipole de Lyon in France for further treatment. The 30-year-old skier, who won the downhill on Bormio’s Stelvio course last year, had shown promise in the first training session before his crash, where he was the fastest skier on the slope.
The accident occurred on the second run of the day when Sarrazin lost control and was thrown into the air after hitting a bump. He slid a considerable distance before finally coming to a stop in the safety netting. The slope where the incident took place is set to be used for the Milan-Cortina Olympics in just over a year.
In related news, Canadian skier Cameron Alexander claimed a bronze medal in the World Cup downhill race in Bormio. The North Vancouver native finished third in the men’s event, marking his fourth career podium in the competition. Alexander’s impressive performance adds to Canada’s strong showing in alpine skiing events this season.
