Hosp airlifted to hospital after crash

Eurosport - Sat, 24 Oct 10:15:00 2009

Former World Cup winner Nicole Hosp had to be carried away by helicopter after tearing knee ligaments in the season's opening giant slalom in Solden.

Austria's Nicole Hosp is transported by a helicopter after crashing during the first run of the women's giant slalom World Cup race, REUTER - 0

Hosp, the 2007 overall winner from Austria, crashed on the morning's first run and was later placed on a stretcher and flown by helicopter to the bottom of the piste.

"I fell backwards and twisted my knee," Hosp said at the finish before being taken to hospital in Innsbruck. "I felt a pain like someone had stabbed me."

Austrian team spokesman Manfred Kimmel later confirmed fears that Hosp had torn her right knee ligaments.

Hosp, who was also giant slalom world champion in 2007, missed most of last season after injuring her other knee in training in Zagreb in January.

Hosp, who will turn 26 next month, has won 11 World Cup.

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Reuters

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  1. ooh

    From JOhnny Groats, on Sun 25 Oct 8:27PM

  2. good luck Nikki! We hope you recover fully and fast!

    From Rashko P, on Sun 25 Oct 3:43PM

  3. Best wishes for Nikki. Hope to see u soon at the World­ Cup

    From ledjojori, on Sun 25 Oct 8:45AM

  4. Nikki wishing up a speedy recovery come back soon.
    The­ skiing world needs you!!

    From pat.lomotey, on Sat 24 Oct 8:35PM
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