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Julia Scheib crashes in Sölden giant slalom but appears unhurt
Austrian skier Julia Scheib crashed in the first run of the season-opening World Cup giant slalom in Sölden.
She lost her footing on fresh snow, flew through the air and slid towards the safety net.
Scheib appeared not to be seriously injured and was later seen skiing down.
She was the second racer to start, after getting through the opening gates without a mistake.
Scheib won last year’s Sölden opener and has five World Cup victories in her career.
Mikaela Shiffrin was fastest in the first run, ahead of Sara Hector and Camille Rast.
Julia Scheib crashed during the first run of the season-opening women’s giant slalom in Sölden.
The Austrian skier lost her footing on fresh snow, flew through the air and landed on her back.
She slid toward the safety net and came to a stop shortly before reaching it.
She appeared not to have suffered a serious injury and was later seen skiing down.
Scheib had won the Sölden season opener the previous year.
- Who
- Austrian skier Julia Scheib.
- What
- She crashed during the first run of the giant slalom and appeared not to be seriously injured.
- When
- October 24, 2026.
- Where
- Sölden.
- Why
- She slid on fresh snow.
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Scheib crashed after sliding on fresh snow during the Sölden giant slalom.
She was seen skiing down, and an ARD expert said she appeared to be all right.
- Skier
- Julia Scheib
- Event
- First run of the season-opening giant slalom
- Location
- Sölden
- Crash surface
- Fresh snow
- Previous Sölden result
- Won the season opener the previous year
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What people are saying
Her family can't watch at all
And Julia Scheib, I can say, I see her skiing down there, fortunately.
That means fortunately nothing has happened. Julia Scheib looks good.