Quick Begin Ends in a Heavy Fall
Mattia Casse set the quickest first intermediate time within the opening downhill coaching for this weekend’s World Cup races in Kvitfjell. Moments later, he crashed right into a gate and landed within the security nets. The 35-year-old Italian, who gained a Tremendous-G in Val Gardena in December, suffered an open fracture of his proper elbow. He was taken to a hospital in Lillehammer. Coaching paused for about 20 minutes after the crash.
Medical Plan and Restoration Timeline
Casse will journey to Milan on Thursday for additional analysis. Medical doctors will decide the subsequent steps, however surgical procedure is unavoidable. The timing and placement stay undecided. No clear timeline exists for his return.
Regardless of the harm, Casse stays optimistic. “After all, it could have been higher if it hadn’t occurred,” he stated, in accordance with fisi.org. “However I stay optimistic, and it’s doable that this season just isn’t over but. I’ll assess this along with the docs.”
Affect on Tremendous-G Title Race
Casse sits second within the Tremendous-G standings however will certainly miss Sunday’s race in Kvitfjell. Due to that, though not mathematically determined, baring a miracle, Marco Odermatt will safe the Tremendous-G crystal globe earlier than the ultimate race. Odermatt leads by 181 factors, making a comeback almost unimaginable even when Casse raced.
A Sturdy Season Interrupted
Casse has 5 top-10 finishes this season, together with a Tremendous-G victory in Val Gardena. He has already secured sufficient factors to qualify for the World Cup Finals. His finest downhill consequence got here in Bormio, the place he completed fourth. He ranks twelfth within the downhill standings, and his absence will likely be felt.
Data supply: skinews.ch
