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Reuters
03-03-2025
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Sarrazin not haunted by near-fatal crash but still unsure of return
March 3 (Reuters) - French skier Cyprien Sarrazin says he is not experiencing post-traumatic stress after his heavy crash at a World Cup downhill event in December, at least for now, but that he is not yet sure if he will compete again. Sarrazin, 30, was airlifted to hospital after his crash in Bormio, Italy, and underwent surgery to drain a bleed in his brain. He also suffered injuries to his foot and knee, and left intensive care in January. "I came close to death. I remember everything up to 20 metres before the fall. From that moment until five days after the operation, I have no memories," Sarrazin told Monday's French sport daily L'Equipe. "I don't remember how I felt after the fall, or the evacuation ... That's good because I don't have any post-traumatic stress right now," he said, adding: "I'm aware that it could happen to me at any moment." Sarrazin said he was receiving increased psychological support, but was not suffering from anxiety. His double vision was improving day-by-day. "The airbag saved my life. It detected the 16G of the impact," he said. "If it hadn't been for the airbag, it would have been even more dramatic." Sarrazin had his strongest World Cup season last year, securing four wins including a downhill in Bormio, two in Kitzbuehel and a Super-G in Wengen. But he had yet to claim a victory in the 2024-25 season before his crash. Switzerland's Gino Caviezel also suffered a serious crash during the World Cup Super-G in Bormio in December. The venue is due to host the men's alpine skiing events at the 2026 Winter Olympics. "It's too early to say I'll be back. Given the way things are going, I'm not against a comeback," Sarrazin said. "I'm taking it one day at a time, trying to recover 100% from the aftermath before I really ask myself that question. I'm going to start skiing again, but I don't know about competing, but I've still got that fire inside me."
Washington Post
03-03-2025
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- Washington Post
French skier Cyprien Sarrazin recovering well after head injury, still unsure about racing again
PARIS — French skier Cyprien Sarrazin says he is recovering fast after his head injury in December but remains unsure about whether he will return to competitive skiing. Sarrazin underwent surgery for bleeding near the brain after crashing during preparations for the World Cup downhill in Bormio, Italy. Two months after the crash, Sarrazin told L'Équipe newspaper on Monday he is making progress quicker than expected.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
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French skier Cyprien Sarrazin recovering well after head injury, still unsure about racing again
PARIS (AP) — French skier Cyprien Sarrazin says he is recovering fast after his head injury in December but remains unsure about whether he will return to competitive skiing. Sarrazin underwent surgery for bleeding near the brain after crashing during preparations for the World Cup downhill in Bormio, Italy. Two months after the crash, Sarrazin told L'Équipe newspaper on Monday he is making progress quicker than expected. "It's going really well,' said Sarrazin, who enjoyed his best campaign on the World Cup circuit last season with four victories — three downhill and one super-G. 'I made some pretty meteoric improvements at the start and I'm aware that I was close to disaster, so I'm looking at the positives,' he said. 'Above all, I'm taking my time. Progress has been faster than expected. I still have double vision, which bothers me when I look down. But physically I'm getting back into shape.' Sarrazin, who has yet to recover completely from the crash, said he wants to resume skiing but maybe not as a professional racer. 'I feel I've still got that fire in me,' the 30-year-old said. 'But, once again, I'm aware of what I've been through and I want to take my time before announcing anything. Given recent developments, I'm not against a comeback, there's always something that drives me.' ___ AP sports:
Yahoo
03-03-2025
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- Yahoo
French skier Cyprien Sarrazin recovering well after head injury, still unsure about racing again
PARIS (AP) — French skier Cyprien Sarrazin says he is recovering fast after his head injury in December but remains unsure about whether he will return to competitive skiing. Sarrazin underwent surgery for bleeding near the brain after crashing during preparations for the World Cup downhill in Bormio, Italy. Two months after the crash, Sarrazin told L'Équipe newspaper on Monday he is making progress quicker than expected. "It's going really well,' said Sarrazin, who enjoyed his best campaign on the World Cup circuit last season with four victories — three downhill and one super-G. 'I made some pretty meteoric improvements at the start and I'm aware that I was close to disaster, so I'm looking at the positives,' he said. 'Above all, I'm taking my time. Progress has been faster than expected. I still have double vision, which bothers me when I look down. But physically I'm getting back into shape.' Sarrazin, who has yet to recover completely from the crash, said he wants to resume skiing but maybe not as a professional racer. 'I feel I've still got that fire in me,' the 30-year-old said. 'But, once again, I'm aware of what I've been through and I want to take my time before announcing anything. Given recent developments, I'm not against a comeback, there's always something that drives me.' ___ AP sports: The Associated Press
Associated Press
03-03-2025
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- Associated Press
French skier Cyprien Sarrazin recovering well after head injury, still unsure about racing again
PARIS (AP) — French skier Cyprien Sarrazin says he is recovering fast after his head injury in December but remains unsure about whether he will return to competitive skiing. Sarrazin underwent surgery for bleeding near the brain after crashing during preparations for the World Cup downhill in Bormio, Italy. Two months after the crash, Sarrazin told L'Équipe newspaper on Monday he is making progress quicker than expected. 'It's going really well,' said Sarrazin, who enjoyed his best campaign on the World Cup circuit last season with four victories — three downhill and one super-G. 'I made some pretty meteoric improvements at the start and I'm aware that I was close to disaster, so I'm looking at the positives,' he said. 'Above all, I'm taking my time. Progress has been faster than expected. I still have double vision, which bothers me when I look down. But physically I'm getting back into shape.' Sarrazin, who has yet to recover completely from the crash, said he wants to resume skiing but maybe not as a professional racer. 'I feel I've still got that fire in me,' the 30-year-old said. 'But, once again, I'm aware of what I've been through and I want to take my time before announcing anything. Given recent developments, I'm not against a comeback, there's always something that drives me.' ___
