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Swiss Skier Gisin Airlifted After High-Speed Practice Crash

12/11/2025

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Michelle Gisin, a Swiss skier and two-time Olympic champion, was airlifted after crashing during a St. Moritz practice ahead of the World Cup.
She lost control at 110 km/h, hit safety nets, but remained conscious with minor injuries.
Gisin is the third Swiss Olympic champion to crash in a month.
Incidents heighten safety concerns after Matteo Franzoso's training death, with World Cup events set for December 12-14.

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Michelle Gisin, a Swiss skier and two-time Olympic champion, was airlifted after crashing during a St. Moritz practice ahead of the World Cup.
She lost control at 110 km/h, hit safety nets, but remained conscious with minor injuries.
Gisin is the third Swiss Olympic champion to crash in a month.
Incidents heighten safety concerns after Matteo Franzoso's training death, with World Cup events set for December 12-14.