Trouble after fall orgy in Garmisch

The Austrian Stephanie Venier took victory in Garmisch - but the race was overshadowed by several serious crashes. Cornelia Hütter, for example, suffered a knee injury during her departure and missed the World Cup. Federica Brignone also fell after a jump, but fortunately was uninjured - as was Nicol Delago, who only suffered a few abrasions on her face in her crash. A teammate of the two “Azzurre” was hit worst, namely Federica Sosio: The 24-year-old fell so badly that she had to be transported away by helicopter. Diagnosis in hospital: fractured tibia and fibula.

Sosio started with number 42. After her horror crash, the race management decided to cancel the race. The race had already been interrupted several times, including shortly after the start when the Stadl Sprung cable car had to be deactivated.

FISI President criticizes After the race there was criticism, especially from the Italian camp - and from the highest levels there. FISI President Flavio Roda, who watched the biathlon races in Antholz on Sunday, was shocked by the Garmisch race. “We collected strong podium places with Paris and Goggia this weekend. “But there is still a very bitter aftertaste,” says Roda.

FISI President Flavio Roda.

“I saw the descent from Garmisch on TV. And I have to say that I was shocked by the many interruptions and slope improvements during the race,” explains the president, who particularly criticized the Stadl jump cable car: “You could see immediately that this jump was dangerous. Our association demands that safety on the slopes is guaranteed and that the athletes have the best conditions for their rides.”

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Trouble after fall orgy in Garmisch

Serious falls, even a few injuries and a race canceled after 42 runners: the women's downhill in Garmisch caused quite a stir. The “Azzurre” in particular was hit hard.

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