Cyprien Sarrazin, a French skier who suffered a serious fall in Bormio, Italy, nearly two years ago, is now considering a return to competitive skiing. The incident required an emergency brain operation after he experienced a cerebral hemorrhage during training for a World Cup downhill race. Sarrazin, who was once ranked second in the world in downhill skiing, has taken time to recover and is now cautiously evaluating his future in the sport.
On April 30, Sarrazin gave an interview to RMC Sport, where he discussed his plans to gradually return to skiing, first for pleasure and then during training sessions. He emphasized that he does not want to rush his comeback. "There is no certainty about the start of the season, about the future," Sarrazin said, acknowledging the uncertainty of his return to competition.
What is clear is that Sarrazin will participate in the French team's training camp in the United States in mid-November. However, his participation in upcoming races remains uncertain. He mentioned the possibility of competing in the Copper Mountain super-G event on November 28 and the Beaver Creek races from December 3 to 6, but he emphasized that his decision will depend on how he feels physically and mentally. "I don't want to project too far," he said, explaining that he is still exploring his options.
As the sixth-ranked skier in the Super-G world rankings in 2024, Sarrazin is taking his time to regain confidence and overcome lingering mental challenges associated with returning to competition. He is working to reestablish his focus and mental preparedness. "I am starting to visualize again a couple of things," he said. "I feel it's possible," he added, expressing his belief that he can successfully make his return to competitive skiing.
Cyprien Sarrazin Considering Return to Skiing After Serious Injury
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