Norwegian alpine skiing star Fredrik Moeller has been rushed to hospital by helicopter following a dramatic crash during a training session ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
The 25-year-old, widely regarded as the leading contender for gold at this month’s games, required emergency medical assistance after the incident on the slopes.
Moeller’s left ski failed during the run, throwing him off balance and sending him tumbling down the course at considerable speed.
The accident occurred as the Norwegian was intensifying his preparations for the upcoming competition.
Team officials and medical staff responded immediately to the scene, with a rescue helicopter swiftly deployed to transport the athlete to the nearest medical facility for treatment.
Concerned teammates watched on as the medal hopeful was stretchered away from the training area.
As medics attended to Moeller on the mountainside, the skier was observed sitting upright but showing signs of discomfort in his left shoulder.
The alarming incident marks the second significant crash for the Norwegian talent in recent times, following a serious accident at the Val Gardena World Cup downhill event in 2025.
A rescue helicopter swiftly deployed to transport the athlete to the nearest medical facility for treatment
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That previous collision resulted in Moeller fracturing three vertebrae, an injury from which he had successfully recovered ahead of the Olympic games.
The alpine skier had demonstrated his return to form by claiming victory in the Super G event in Italy during December 2024.
One supporter expressed the sentiment shared by many fans online, writing: “I hope this is not serious and the Champ will be back soon.”
The crash has sent shockwaves through the skiing community as the games approach.
Fredrik Moeller is widely regarded as the leading contender for gold at this month’s games
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Norwegian team sources have not yet confirmed the severity of Moeller’s injuries.
Officials have said that additional information will be released once medical examinations are completed.
The manner in which the skier was transported suggests medical staff wanted him assessed as quickly as possible.
His involvement in the Winter Olympics now hangs in the balance, with the opening of the games just 48 hours away.
Fredrik Moeller required emergency medical assistance after the incident on the slopes
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The closing ceremony is scheduled for February 22.
High-speed skiing disciplines remain among the most perilous in elite sport, with competitors regularly reaching motorway-level speeds on challenging and unforgiving terrain.
Norwegian supporters and the wider skiing world now await news on whether their star will be fit to compete.
