The alpine skiing star apparently fell violently during the giant slalom competition on Saturday.
Alpine skiing star injured in the middle of the race in the USA Mikaela Shiffrin according to this point there is not too much cause for concern. Shiffrin commented on his condition in a video published on the messaging service X.
Shiffrin suffered a violent fall Saturday in Killington during the giant slalom race. However, he was seen waving to his fans as he was led off the slopes.
– There is really not too much cause for concern at this point, Shiffrin, lying in bed in the clinic, said in the video.
– I just can’t move. “I’ve got a pretty good chafing,” he added, showing off the braided mark on his hip.
Shiffrin said something hit him in the side. However, according to Alppitähti, there seemed to be no signs of anything serious in the pictures taken of him.
– I’m so sorry that I scared everyone, he continued and said that he will stay with the cheerleaders on Sunday.
Closer to a hundred competition wins
Before his accident on Saturday, Shiffrin was close to his 100th World Cup victory.
After the opening count, he led Sweden by 0.32 seconds Sara Hectorwho claimed victory in the race.
Shiffrin, 29, already passed the previous alpine record, Sweden, a long time ago By Ingemar Stenmark 86 race wins limit.
Shiffrin is the most successful active athlete when all skiing sports are included.
Finland Erika Pykäläinen was in Killington’s giant slalom, but crashed out in the opening round.