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Austrian Skier Liensberger Out of Olympics After Injury Crash

1/3/2026

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Austrian skier Katharina Liensberger will miss the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after a training crash caused a tibial plateau fracture, torn meniscus, and ligament damage, for which she will undergo surgery.
Her season is over, joining other top skiers such as Michelle Gisin and Lara Gut-Behrami who are sidelined by injuries.
The incident raises safety concerns about high-speed skiing, with Mikaela Shiffrin highlighting the dangers of training conditions.

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Austrian skier Katharina Liensberger will miss the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after a training crash caused a tibial plateau fracture, torn meniscus, and ligament damage, for which she will undergo surgery.
Her season is over, joining other top skiers such as Michelle Gisin and Lara Gut-Behrami who are sidelined by injuries.
The incident raises safety concerns about high-speed skiing, with Mikaela Shiffrin highlighting the dangers of training conditions.