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Gut‑Behrami's Olympic hopes uncertain after Colorado training crash

PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2025, 1:10 PM ET

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Bern, Switzerland — Ski star Lara Gut-Behrami damaged her left knee during super-G training at Copper Mountain in Colorado on Thursday, prompting the Swiss Ski Federation to say she will return to Switzerland for medical examinations. The 34-year-old, Olympic super‑G champion and two‑time overall World Cup winner, had said this is her final season before retirement and targeted the Milano‑Cortina Winter Games in February. Initial tests indicated a left knee injury and Swiss daily Blick reported a suspected ACL tear; the federation gave no timeline. Gut‑Behrami previously tore the same ACL in 2017. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2014: Gut‑Behrami won downhill bronze at Sochi 2014.
2017: She tore her left ACL at the World Championships in St. Moritz.
October 2025: She finished third in the Soelden giant slalom to start the season.
20 November 2025: Gut‑Behrami crashed during super‑G training at Copper Mountain, Colorado.
After 20 November 2025: Swiss Ski announced she will return to Switzerland for medical examinations; Blick reported a suspected ACL tear.

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Who Benefited

Medical teams and potential replacement athletes benefit from increased activity and visibility as Gut‑Behrami undergoes evaluation and team selection decisions proceed.

Who Impacted

Lara Gut‑Behrami, her coaching staff, the Swiss Ski team and fans face setback and uncertainty regarding Olympic participation and retirement plans.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 13
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 13
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Medical teams and potential replacement athletes benefit from increased activity and visibility as Gut‑Behrami undergoes evaluation and team selection decisions proceed.

Who Impacted

Lara Gut‑Behrami, her coaching staff, the Swiss Ski team and fans face setback and uncertainty regarding Olympic participation and retirement plans.