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