Yannick Chabloz: Dream career ends tragically after serious injuries

Yannick Chabloz: Dream career ends tragically after serious injuries

The 25-year-old Swiss ski racing driver Yannick Chabloz has ended his career as a professional racer, as the Swiss Ski Association announced in a press release. Chabloz, who was previously considered a great talent, has struggled with the consequences of his injuries in the past two years after a severe fall in training before a World Cup departure in Bormio. The downhill specialist broke up several vertebrae and tried desperately to find back to old form. Despite initial progress, he ultimately had to recognize that he was unable to keep the required level in order to be successful in competitive sports. In an emotional posting on Instagram, Chabloz said goodbye to his companions and thanked for the support.

serious injuries and setbacks

chabloz 'injuries that he moved two years ago led to him that he has not been able to compete since then. According to reports from and t-online.de, the athlete was given to a risky surgery to to stabilize its spine. But Chabloz rejected this intervention and had to accept the bitter reality that a comeback in the World Cup would be impossible. Departure coach Vitus Lüond said seriously that Chabloz will never take part in a World Cup race. During his career, Chabloz achieved remarkable successes, including medals at the Winter University and the Junior World Cup as well as a 13th place in the World Cup departure in December 2021.

In his farewell message, Chabloz reflected on his experiences in skiing and emphasized that the decision to end his career was one of the hardest in his life. Nevertheless, he looks positively into the future and has already started studying engineers. Despite the challenges he had to overcome, he remains proud of his previous achievements and the valuable experiences that he could gain in his still young career.