Ski star Sarrazin after a fall: I almost died!

Ski star Sarrazin after a fall: I almost died!

French ski racer Cyprien Sarrazin is fighting for a full return to his normal life after a serious fall in Bormio. The accident occurred on December 27, 2024 and resulted in surgery for bleeding near the brain. As Sarrazin explained in a public appearance in Marseille, his quick recovery was a “miracle”. “I almost died,” remarked the five-time World Cup winner, emphasizing that he was aware that he “wasn’t far from disaster.”

The 30-year-old is currently in a rehabilitation center in France, where he is concentrating intensively on his recovery. He reports that although there are no longer any neurological consequences of his accident, he sometimes sees double and continues to experience pain in his knee and back. However, eyesight is improving day by day. Sarrazin, who was considered a great speed competitor to Swiss ski star Marco Odermatt and won the downhill runs in Bormio, Wengen and Kitzbühel last season, sees his sporting future as uncertain. "Skiing again, yes. But as a competitor? I don't know," said the athlete.

Rehabilitation progress

The rehabilitation phase has been underway for several weeks since Sarrazin was brought back to France at the beginning of the year. He has received a lot of support and finds it helpful that he has no memory of the fall and the operation. This memory loss could help him avoid post-traumatic stress disorder. Sarrazin is optimistic and, as he says, looks at the positive side of the situation. However, it still remains to be seen whether he will ultimately make a comeback in the World Cup.

For many fans, hope remains that the talented athlete, known for his winning streaks, will return soon. The next few months will be crucial to monitor his progress. How world.de and vienna.at reported, there is creative uncertainty about his future competitiveness.