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Olympic ski champion Michelle Gisin airlifted after Swiss crash

Al Jazeera Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kevin Hand,News AgenciesDecember 11, 2025 at 01:51 PM
Olympic ski champion Michelle Gisin airlifted after Swiss crash
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Two-time Olympic champion Michelle Gisin of Switzerland crashed during a World Cup downhill practice run in St. Moritz on Thursday, December 11, 2025, and was airlifted from the course. The 32-year-old skier, traveling at approximately 69 mph, lost control approaching a turn and crashed through safety nets. While conscious with cuts and scratches, the extent of her injuries is currently unknown. This incident marks the third crash involving a current Swiss Olympic champion in the past month, raising concerns about the team's preparation for the upcoming World Cup and the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. Lara Gut-Behrami suffered a season-ending knee injury last month, and Corinne Suter is sidelined with leg injuries from a separate crash in St. Moritz.

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Suter is off skis for about a month with calf, knee and foot injuries.

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Gut-Behrami’s Olympic season was ended after she tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee.

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Gisin is the third current Olympic champion in the Swiss women’s Alpine ski team to crash in training in the past month.

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Gisin hit the safety fences racing at more than 110km/h (69mph).

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Michelle Gisin airlifted after crashing in a practice run for a World Cup downhill.

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Switzerland 70% St Moritz ×280% Michelle Gisin ×4100%

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skiing accident 90% michelle gisin 80% olympic champion 70% alpine skiing 60% world cup 60% st moritz 50% corinne suter 50% lara gut-behrami 50% training crash 40% injury 40%

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St Moritz

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