Finnish skier Elian Lehto was involved in a serious accident during training for the World Cup downhill event in Germany and was airlifted to the hospital.
Elian Lehto, a Finnish skier, experienced a severe accident while practicing for the downhill World Cup competition in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. According to Janne Leskinen, the CEO of Skisport Finland, Lehto's accident resulted in an emergency helicopter transport from the scene. Preliminary reports indicate that he crashed at high speed into safety nets, leading to immediate concerns for his health and well-being.
As the situation unfolded, various media outlets, including Yle, noted that they had seen footage of Lehto's crash. However, Janne Leskinen stated that he was not present at the scene and could not provide definitive details about Lehto's condition after the accident. He emphasized that helicopter evacuations are a standard precaution in these types of incidents and should not immediately be interpreted as indicative of severe injury.
Lehto, 25, has previously shown promise in his sporting career, having placed 20th in the Olympic downhill event and 25th in super-G. He also achieved a 10th place finish in two runs at Val Gardena in December. The skiing community and fans await further updates regarding his health status following this alarming event, illustrating the inherent risks athletes face in high-speed competitions.
