Czech skier Tereza Nova was placed in a medically induced coma after crashing in a training for Saturday’s World Cup women’s downhill in the German resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Nova, who participated in the 2022 Beijing Olympics, underwent brain surgery to reduce swelling, the Czech ski federation said.
Nova underwent brain surgery and was placed in a medically induced coma after crashing in training for Saturday’s World Cup women’s downhill. Instagram/@novaterezaThe 26-year-old skier fell down during a final training session on the Kandahar course.
Nova competed in four races at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, landing in 14th place. Getty Images
The federation said she “will remain in the medically induced coma as long as deemed necessary by the medical team.”
“We are all thinking of Tereza and wish her a speedy recovery and lots of strength,” the Czech skiing group added.
Nova competed in four events at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, with the 26-year-old finishing 14th place in the combined event as her best result.
The skier has competed in World Cup events since 2019.
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