Marcel Hirscher one of the most successful ski racers in ski World Cup history, has to end his comeback season early after tearing a cruciate ligament in his left knee. The accident happened during giant slalom training on the Reiteralm, when a classic indoor skiing error sent the 35-year-old from Salzburg off the track. Even though the fall appeared harmless and Hirscher quickly recovered, the pressure on the knee caused a serious injury. The subsequent operation in Graz was successful, but the planned participation in the home World Championships in Saalbach Hinterglemm is no longer possible.
A moment that changed everything
Explained in a video message hirscher the course of the accident. Untill the mistake, the training had gone perfectly, he enjoyed the turns a lot, but the moment of the indoor ski mistake changed everything. The ski slipped, and although there was no actual fall, the damage was done. Hirscher describing the feeling as “terrible” and the injury as “needless.” It is indeed especially bitter that the cruciate ligament tear happened now, in the comeback season. It was the first such injury in his long and successful career.
Thanks and look back
Despite the setback,looking forward Hirscher positive return.The last eight months, in which he was preparing to come back after a five-year hiatus, had been intense and rewarding. He is thankful that such an injury only happened to him when he was 35 and not at an earlier stage in his career. His love for skiing is still unbroken: “I think skiing is still really cool. Now it hit me – but something like that can happen to anyone.”
Focus on the future
The operation that the doctors do Dr. Jürgen Mandl and Mark Passl in the private clinic Ragnitz in Graz, according to the plan. Now focus Hirscher focused entirely on rehabilitation and reconstruction. The years in high-level sport have taught him how to deal with adversity, he said. He is sure to emerge from the situation stronger. He thanked his team, who put a lot of work into the replay, but also pointed out that injuries like this were an integral part of the sport.
Bye and bye
Farewell with a mixture of hope and acceptance Hirscher first from the active skiing scene. He emphasized that,despite the harsh diagnosis,he has not lost his sense of humor: “Shit happens – and we move on.” Time will tell how things continue for him after he recovers. It is clear that his joy of skiing and his unbroken fighting spirit will continue to drive him.
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