Gino Caviezel after falling: emotionally intensive days - comeback ahead!

Gino Caviezel after falling: emotionally intensive days - comeback ahead!

Bormio, Italien - The Swiss ski star Gino Caviezel spoke up after a severe fall during the Super-G race in Bormio. The 32-year-old describes the last few days as "painful and emotionally intense". In his fall, which had the race canceled prematurely, Caviezel suffered a shoulder dislocation and a complex knee injury. These injuries mean that his season is completed prematurely, so that he cannot participate in the planned World Cup. "I will come back more," he emphasizes, while posing on crutches in the snow, which shows his combative attitude. According to 20 minutes, Caviezel has to go through further medical examinations to a clear rehabilitation and comeback plan for the next season to set up.

The accident occurred last weekend when Caviezel got off the train when Caviezel at high speed, about 100 km/h, while driving through a goal. The incident was described as a "horror view" that held the audience on the breath. Immediate help was necessary: a rescue helicopter transported him to a hospital in Zurich, where the serious injuries were treated. In addition, there were already several falls on the same route in training, which underlines the dangerous conditions, as Krone . Caviezel, who was previously largely spared by serious injuries, already has experience with severe falls, including a broken collarbone seven years ago.

Despite the setbacks, the athlete is optimistic. "The last few days have been very difficult," explains Caviezel on Instagram, thanks to his fans for the support. He has not yet given up the sport that means a lot and is working on getting back more.