Swiss ski racer fabienne Wenger, 19, suffered a frightening crash during a European Cup downhill race in St. Moritz on Thursday, briefly losing consciousness on teh Corviglia course. While initial assessments revealed no broken bones or ligament damage,the incident is a setback for the 2024 Swiss downhill champion,who is already missing the current season due to a prior ACL injury.This report details the circumstances of the crash and the encouraging updates on Wenger’s condition as she recovers.
- Swiss ski prodigy Fabienne Wenger, 19, suffered a frightening crash.
- She briefly lost consciousness during a European Cup downhill race in St. Moritz.
- Medical staff have since given a positive update on her condition.
- Fortunately, no bones or ligaments were injured.
Nineteen-year-old Fabienne Wenger of Diemtigtal, Switzerland, endured a scary fall during Thursday’s European Cup downhill race in St. Moritz. According to Skinews.ch, she lost consciousness momentarily on the Corviglia course. Wenger was airlifted to the hospital in Chur for evaluation following the incident.
Thankfully, a preliminary assessment revealed Wenger avoided any broken bones or ligament damage. “Fabienne had a large group of guardian angels with her,” her father told Skinews.ch. “She has a significant concussion and doesn’t remember the fall, but she is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.”
Wenger herself reposted a touching message from teammate Leandra Zehnder, 19, on her Instagram account Sunday afternoon. Zehnder shared photos of the two together and expressed hope for a swift return to the slopes with Wenger.
Fabienne Wenger: A Fortunate Escape After Crash
The extent of Wenger’s recovery timeline remains uncertain. The incident is particularly frustrating, as the 2024 Swiss downhill champion was already sidelined for the entire 2024/2025 season due to a torn ACL. Fans will be hoping for a full recovery and a quick return to competition.
Wenger was added to the B-squad at Swiss-Ski after winning the Swiss downhill title in the spring of 2024. The Bernese Oberland native intends to gain more experience in the European Cup, working towards competing on the World Cup circuit and establishing herself among the world’s elite.
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Florian Gnägi (flo) has been with 20 Minuten in the Sports department since 2021. He specializes in soccer and tennis.
