Triumph over injury and comeback on the ski slopes
Oct 11, 2023·Alpine Skiing
Celebrating a comeback on snow is a moment of triumph for athletes who have overcome injuries.
Like every year, the white circuit sees many athletes forced to end their season due to injury.
In the shadow of the World Cup, these athletes have to spend a long time rehabilitating before they can return to the world's elite. It's often a long and difficult road, and a testament to their resilience, determination and love of the sport.
After several months of suffering, it's finally time to put the skis back on and enjoy the emotional freedom that comes with it. Getting back on the skis is emotionally intense, and we can see the excitement the skiers feel via their posts on social media.
Frenchman Victor Muffat-Jeandet, who had already suffered a foot injury in the 21/22 season, celebrated his comeback in Sölden last year before suffering another injury in the Adelboden giant slalom. A long period of fighting is finally over.
Atle Lie McGrath (NOR) also suffered a major setback at the World Championships in Méribel/Courchevel. While the Norwegian skier was in excellent form and ready to go out and fight for a world medal, a fall during the Super-G from the Alpine Combined race brought his season to a screeching halt. Today, he is back on the snow and ready to celebrate a World Cup podium again.
The whole World Cup had its eye on this talented skier. Celebrating her first start among the world's elite in Levi, Lara Colturi (ALB) amazed many people. Her snow touch and technique have propelled the Albanian skier 5x into the top 20, even though she has only 16 World Cup starts to her credit.
On her way to her first World Championships, Lara fell during a training run and had to put an end to her season.
A few days ago, she returned on snow on the glacier in Saas-Fee.
She is not the only one to be back on skis, although the preparation is much more advanced since the injury came early last season in Lake Louise.
Roni Remme (GER) is practically ready to return to competition
Another great expectation will be Ester Ledecka (CZE) , who after a season's stop and the change of material will face the upcoming races super motivated even against strong weather.
Our thoughts also go out to the athletes who injured themselves during preparation this summer. We wish you the best of luck and look forward to seeing you on the slopes again soon!
