The all-clear for ski star Julia Scheib after a violent fall in Saalbach!

The all-clear for ski star Julia Scheib after a violent fall in Saalbach!

After a dramatic fall by Ski Ass Julia Scheib in the second round of the World Cup giant slalom in Saalbach, there is gratifying news. While she was on record course shortly before the finish, the 26-year-old Styrian fell heavily and then complained of knee pain. Concerned viewers and initial assumptions left worse, but the Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV) immediately reported all -clear after Scheib was medically examined in the target area and in the hotel.

medical examination brings all -clear

The first tests showed that the knee is stable, which is a good sign for the athlete, as . Head coach Roland Assinger explained that Julia only feels a slight pinch in the right knee, but there are no serious injuries. Eyewitness reports and the dramatic impact on the slopes had initially sown worrying thoughts, since Scheib before her fall with 2.50 seconds behind the later winner Federica Brignone was tenth and put everything on one card in the second run.

Overall, the Situation after the accident shows itself to be significantly less depressing than initially assumed. MeinDärzirk reports that after detailed investigations in the Hotel of the ÖSV, a serious injury can be excluded. Now it remains to be seen whether Julia Scheib can start again soon.