Shock for the ski star: Lukas Feurstein with a broken hand!

Shock for the ski star: Lukas Feurstein with a broken hand!

The Austrian ski racer Lukas Feurstein, who surprisingly took third place at the World Cup Super-G in Beaver Creek almost two weeks ago, is facing a bitter setback. How Krone.at reported that the 23-year-old fractured his metacarpal bone during giant slalom training in Saalbach. This incident happened just a few days after it caused a sensation and was seen as a beacon of hope for the ÖSV. Head coach Marko Pfeifer expressed despair about the series of injuries in the team and described the situation as a “catastrophe”.

Injury manager in the ski circus

On Thursday, Feurstein went to Val Gardena to take part in today's Super-G on the Saslong despite the broken middle finger. Equipped with a special rail that makes starting easier, the Vorarlberg man is determined to overcome the challenges. Meanwhile, Switzerland's Marco Odermatt caused a stir by winning the Super-G in Beaver Creek, continuing his winning season SnowBrains reported. Together with Cyprien Sarrazin in second place and Lukas Feurstein in third place on the podium, a strong race was delivered.

Feurstein hopes that the healing of his metacarpal bone will be complete in about six weeks in order to be fit in time for the World Championships in Saalbach. However, many competitions are in jeopardy: “In giant slalom there is more contact with the poles, and so I have to see how I can cope with the Super-G on the Saslong,” explained Feurstein. This setback could have serious consequences for the ÖSV men, as Feurstein was considered one of the most promising athletes.