After falling in today’s giant slalom in Val d’Isère, there is some very positive news Clement Noel. According to the french Ski Federation, tests confirmed an ankle sprain. The Frenchman is undergoing intensive treatment to increase his chances of starting in tomorrow’s slalom.
However,it will not be decided whether Noël will be able to compete until tomorrow morning after he has been able to test himself on skis during a warm-up session. So their participation is uncertain.
Concerns about clément Noël
The first round of the giant slalom in Val d’Isère gave Clément Noël a bittersweet moment that surprised not onyl the French fans but also the entire skiing world. The 27-year-old frenchman, who is considered the current leader in slalom, had a serious fall during his home race on the technically demanding “Face de Bellevarde”.
The course of the accident
Entering the steep slope,Noël hit a gate,lost control and crashed into the safety net at full speed. His skis became disturbed, which made the fall even more violent. With his face contorted in pain and notable discomfort in his right ankle,he launched himself out of the net,but the effects of his fall were clearly visible. It is indeed also saeid that Noël broke two teeth. Medical care and initial diagnosis After the fall,Noël stayed on the edge of the runway for a minute,where he was attended to by rescue workers. Although he was able to score the goal later with support and thank the fans with a smile, the symptoms indicated an ankle injury. According to initial reports, an exact diagnosis will only be made after further medical examinations, which will be carried out in consultation with the French team doctor Stéphane Bulle.
Doubt about starting in the slalom
Clément Noël hopes to start the home slalom on Sunday, despite the injury. The Frenchman, who won the two slalom races of the season in Levi and Gurgl, was also the best in Val d’Isère. But due to his injury, participation in his home race seems more doubtful.Experts like ORF commentator Thomas Sykora have strong doubts that Noël will be able to compete on sunday.
A strong start to the season, suddenly interrupted
The start of the season has been perfect for Clément Noël so far. With wins in the first two slaloms of the season, he was in great form and clearly dominated the overall slalom rankings. His failure woudl not only be a blow to himself, but also a severe loss to the excitement of the tournament.
Conclusion
The skiing world is looking forward to the next few days, hoping that Clément Noël’s injury is not serious and that he will be able to compete again soon. If the Frenchman is missing on Sunday,this will not only affect the dynamics of the race,but also the mood in front of the home crowd.
Those: ORF.at & ledauphine.com