Knee problems stop Gallhuber: home slalom without the Lower Austrian!

Knee problems stop Gallhuber: home slalom without the Lower Austrian!

Semmering, Österreich - The slalom queen Katharina Gallhuber has to take a painful break again. Due to persistent knee problems, the talented athlete will not be able to compete in the upcoming home race at Semmering. This was officially confirmed on December 26, 2024 by the Austrian Ski Association. Gallhuber, who had already struggled with numerous injuries, is not only for today's slalom, but also has to take a two -week break that she wants to use for regeneration. "It really hurts not to be there at the home world cup," said the 27-year-old. She hopes to be back in the start box soon to fight back.

The Olympic third of 2018 has been plagued by recurring knee problems since mid-November, which turned out to be insurmountable in the last training session. After the Ski World Cup in Levi, where she ended up in 25th place, she had hoped to find her shape with intensive preparation. Instead, overuse led to swelling in the knee. "It is really difficult to accept and also very hard mentally," continued Gallhuber. She plans to have the injury healed conservatively and gives the knee the urgently needed calm to let the inflammation subside, as well as noe.orf reported.

only hope for the Semmering

In the absence of Gallhuber, only Katharina Huber from St. Georgen am Reith will fight for Lower Austria. The 29-year-old is considered a fixed starter in the slalom and would finally like to show herself at this home race from her best side after she had won a 12th place in Gurgl. However, Gallhuber’s setback is not only a personal, but also a sporting loss for the region, such as vienna.at . Gallhuber will stay on the couch in the next few days, with the hope of being able to conquer the slopes again as quickly as possible.