LONDON, December 22, 2025 – A devastating knee injury has thrown Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian, Menna Fitzpatrick, into doubt just three months before the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games. The 27-year-old Para-alpine skier sustained the injury during training earlier this month, raising concerns about her ability to compete in Italy.
Facing a Tight Timeline to Milan
Fitzpatrick is attempting to rehab the injury and still compete at the Paralympics despite opting against surgery.
Fitzpatrick, who claimed slalom gold at the 2018 Paralympics and boasts a total of six Paralympic medals, suffered the injury in December. Remarkably, she has chosen to forgo surgery, instead focusing on a rigorous rehabilitation program in a determined effort to be fit for the Games, which are scheduled to run from March 6-15.
What is Menna Fitzpatrick’s current plan for recovery? Fitzpatrick is foregoing surgery and instead concentrating on rehabilitation, hoping to be ready to compete at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympic Games.
GB Snowsport confirmed Fitzpatrick is in “good spirits” but will remain off the snow throughout January. A statement released by the organization indicated that “further medical assessments will provide greater clarity thereafter.”
Previous Setback and Current Optimism
This latest setback comes just over a year after Fitzpatrick underwent surgery to repair a broken leg, an injury sustained shortly before the start of last season. Despite the challenges, Fitzpatrick remains optimistic about her chances.
“We are optimistic that I will be fit and ready to make the second round of nominations and look forward to hopefully be competing at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympic Games,” Fitzpatrick stated.
Fitzpatrick and her guide, Katie Guest, were not included in the initial wave of athletes named to the ParalympicsGB squad last week. The team’s selection process will continue, offering Fitzpatrick an opportunity to prove her fitness and earn a spot on the team.
- Menna Fitzpatrick, Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian, has suffered a knee injury.
- The injury occurred during training in December, just three months before the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games.
- Fitzpatrick has opted against surgery and is focusing on rehabilitation.
- She remains optimistic about competing, pending further medical assessments.
