All clear for ski star Julia Scheib after a violent fall in Saalbach!

All clear for ski star Julia Scheib after a violent fall in Saalbach!

After ski ace Julia Scheib's dramatic fall in the second round of the World Cup giant slalom in Saalbach, there is good news. While she was on course for a record shortly before the finish, the 26-year-old Styrian fell heavily and then complained of knee pain. Concerned spectators and initial suspicions led to fears of the worse, but the Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV) immediately reported the all-clear after Scheib was medically examined both in the finish area and in the hotel.

Medical examination gives the all-clear

The first tests showed that the knee is stable, which is a good sign for the athlete Laola1 reports. Head coach Roland Assinger explained that Julia only feels a slight pinch in her right knee, but there are no fears of serious injuries. Eyewitness reports and the dramatic impact on the slopes had initially given rise to worrying thoughts, as Scheib was in tenth place before her fall, 2.50 seconds behind eventual winner Federica Brignone, and put everything on one card in the second run.

Overall, the situation after the accident turns out to be significantly less depressing than initially assumed. My district reports that after detailed investigations in the hotel, the ÖSV was able to announce the good news that a serious injury can be ruled out. Now it remains to be seen whether Julia Scheib will be able to compete again soon.