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Austrian Skier Hemetsberger Optimistic After Training Crash

2/6/2026

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Daniel Hemetsberger, the Austrian skier, crashed during a 2026 Olympic training in Bormio, Italy, and sustained a broken nose, facial lacerations, and a sore leg.
Despite injuries, he expressed optimism about competing in Saturday's downhill.
He finished second in a subsequent training run.
He acknowledged the risks of returning, saying he had to push to learn how his body reacts.
The men's downhill is scheduled for 10:30 GMT on Saturday.

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Daniel Hemetsberger, the Austrian skier, crashed during a 2026 Olympic training in Bormio, Italy, and sustained a broken nose, facial lacerations, and a sore leg.
Despite injuries, he expressed optimism about competing in Saturday's downhill.
He finished second in a subsequent training run.
He acknowledged the risks of returning, saying he had to push to learn how his body reacts.
The men's downhill is scheduled for 10:30 GMT on Saturday.