Petra Vlhova, the Olympic champion, suffered a season-ending knee injury after crashing out of the World Cup giant slalom race in Jasna.
The Slovak skier went down on her inside ski early in the first run before being pitched off the snow and into the safety net.
What happened?
Petra Vlhova was taken down the mountain in a stretcher and transported to hospital, where tests revealed a torn knee ligament.
The injury occurred on home soil in Jasna, Slovakia, during the first run of the World Cup giant slalom race.
Why it matters for Petra Vlhova
The season-ending injury is a significant setback for Petra Vlhova, who won slalom gold at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Petra Vlhova's team released a statement saying she will fight for the earliest possible comeback.
What comes next?
The race was won by Sweden's Sara Hector, who had a dominant performance to cruise to victory ahead of Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States and Alice Robinson of New Zealand.
Petra Vlhova's injury will see her miss the rest of the season, with her team focusing on her recovery and rehabilitation.
And the Slovak skier is already looking forward to her comeback, saying "Thank you all for the support. I am positive I can handle the situation."
But for now, Petra Vlhova's focus will be on her recovery, with the goal of returning to the slopes as soon as possible.
So the road to recovery begins for Petra Vlhova, with her team and fans eagerly awaiting her return to competitive skiing.
The World Cup giant slalom race in Jasna will be remembered as the event where Petra Vlhova's season came to an abrupt end.
As Petra Vlhova begins her rehabilitation, she will be looking to regain her strength and fitness in time for the next season.
With a torn knee ligament, Petra Vlhova's recovery will be a long and challenging process, requiring patience and dedication.
But with her positive attitude and determination, Petra Vlhova is expected to make a full recovery and return to competitive skiing.
The Slovak skier's injury is a significant blow to her team and fans, who will be eagerly awaiting her return to the slopes.
Petra Vlhova's statement, released by her team, has given her fans hope that she will be back on the slopes soon.
The World Cup giant slalom race in Jasna was a significant event for Petra Vlhova, but unfortunately, it ended in injury.
As the season comes to a close for Petra Vlhova, she will be focusing on her recovery and rehabilitation, with the goal of returning to competitive skiing as soon as possible.