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Hahnenkamm Races: Urgent Calls for Alpine Safety Reforms

1/25/2025

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The Hahnenkamm Races in Kitzbühel, Austria, have been marred by alarming injuries this season, including a devastating crash by skier Jacob Schramm and a serious injury to Alexis Pinturault. With over twenty athletes hurt, the urgency for enhanced safety measures in alpine racing has never been clearer, sparking passionate calls for immediate reforms to protect competitors.

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The Hahnenkamm Races in Kitzbühel, Austria, have been marred by alarming injuries this season, including a devastating crash by skier Jacob Schramm and a serious injury to Alexis Pinturault. With over twenty athletes hurt, the urgency for enhanced safety measures in alpine racing has never been clearer, sparking passionate calls for immediate reforms to protect competitors.