Olympic ski champion airlifted after downhill crash in Switzerland

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A two-time Olympic gold medalist suffered major injuries during downhill ski training in Switzerland on Thursday, Dec. 11.

Michelle Gisin a Swiss World Cup alpine racer, was transported by medical helicopter to a hospital in Zurich after crashing into a fence, according to Reuters.

It was not immedately known what caused the wreck which came before the upcoming Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics set to take place in February.

The 32-year-old woman, who took home gold medals during the past two Winter Games, was reportedly conscious before being airlifted, the outlet as well as The Associated Press reported.

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According to Swiss Ski, per Reuters, Gisen was set to undergo surgery after she suffered injurires to her neck, wrist and knee.

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Contributing: Reuters

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Michelle Gisin airlifted to hospital for surgery after ski crash

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