Alpine skiing - Downhill skier Sander's training crash: "Luck in misfortune"
German ski racer Andreas Sander crashed heavily in the first training run for the World Cup downhill in Val Gardena/Gröden. However, the 34-year-old came off relatively lightly in the accident on the lower part of the Saslong piste on Tuesday, as he himself reported. He can give the all-clear, said Sander in a statement from the German Ski Association. "The knees feel fine. My neck, thoracic spine and buttocks, I'm sure I got a few bruises there. They're painful, of course, and I can feel it right now at the finish. But the way it looks right now, I was lucky in misfortune."
After the previously planned speed races on the Matterhorn and in Beaver Creek in the USA had to be canceled due to the weather, the first two downhill races of the season on Thursday and Saturday as well as a super-G on Friday (all at 11:45 am) are on the program this week in Val Gardena/Gröden. In addition to Sander, the DSV has also entered his teammates Romed Baumann, Thomas Dreßen, Josef Ferstl, Simon Jocher and Luis Vogt. Former Kitzbühel winner Dreßen will only be competing in the two downhill races on his comeback after a long injury break and will not be taking part in the super-G.
DSV Competition Program Val Gardena/Gröden
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Despite the unfortunate training crash, Andreas Sander remains hopeful for his performances in the upcoming World Cup events in Bavaria's Alpine skiing hub, Gröden. With the cancellation of races in the Matterhorn and Beaver Creek due to weather conditions, Sander and his German teammates, including Romed Baumann, Thomas Dreßen, Josef Ferstl, Simon Jocher, and Luis Votg, are looking forward to the substitutes in Val Gardena/Gröden. Dreßen, the former Kitzbühel winner, will join the two downhill races in his comeback after a prolonged injury break, but will not participate in the super-G.
Andreas Sander appreciates the support of the German Ski Association during his recovery, expressing gratitude and optimism for his continued training and preparation ahead of the World Cup events. The entire German team, despite the uncertainties and setbacks, remains determined and focused on showcasing their skills, with sights set on promising results in the Italian Alps.
Regardless of the challenges faced so far, fans of winter sports in Germany, Bavaria, and Italy can anticipate exciting matchups and performances as the World Cup season progresses in the picturesque location of Val Gardena/Gröden.
Despite his unlucky turn of events, Andreas Sander refuses to let this training crash dampen his spirits. Looking ahead to his departure for the World Cup in Val Gardena/Gröden, the German athlete shares a smile and proclaims an unwavering commitment to his passion for alpine skiing. By entering the World Cup scene with resilience and positivity, Sander serves as an inspiration for many, demonstrating the true spirit of winter sports.
Source: www.stern.de
