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Matthias Mayer injured in training
Matthias Mayer, the Austrian downhill Olympic Champion from Sochi 2014 has suffered a has suffered a medial ligament tear in his right knee and a bruised spine after a fall earlier today during giant slalom training on the Pitztal Glacier. Mayer will not be at the start of the World Cup Opener in Soelden.
"It's a blessing in disguise. Too bad that I won’t be able to start the giant slalom in Sölden, but the season is just starting and that makes me very positive, " Mayer said after the examination.
We wish Matthias a fast recovery and to see him back on skis in time for the first speed events of the season in Lake Louise at the end of November.
Source: fis-ski.com
