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Olympic skier, 30, airlifted to hospital after horror head injury


French skier Cyprien Sarrazin was airlifted to a hospital in Milan and taken to intensive care after he was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma following a crash in training for a World Cup downhill race in Italy

The shocking accident occurred while preparing for a World Cup downhill race on Friday in Bormio, leading to distressing scenes on the Stelvio slope, which is set to host the 2026 Winter Olympics. Three skiers needed medical treatment (Image: Getty)The Italian ski federation reported that Pietro suffered "a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula of his right leg". On the other hand, Race director Omar Galli responded to the concerns in an interview with The Associated Press, stating that the organisers have "significantly upgraded safety features" for the Olympic Games and dismissed any suggestions of the slope being inadequately prepared.

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