Eva Pinkelnig's Unexpected Setback: Ski Champion's Olympic Dreams Dashed

Austrian ski jumper Eva Pinkelnig is set to miss the upcoming Winter Olympics due to a crash that resulted in severe injuries. The Austrian Ski Association confirmed her injuries will require surgery, ending her season prematurely. Pinkelnig was a top contender, recently winning the World Cup.

Olympic hopeful Eva Pinkelnig's journey has been abruptly halted after a brutal fall during a ski jumping competition. The Austrian Ski Association confirmed her worst fears; a twisted landing left her with significant injuries, including a torn cruciate ligament and damaged meniscus.

The crash occurred in Predazzo, the Olympic medal event site. Pinkelnig's injury demands surgery, effectively sidelining the 37-year-old for the rest of the season, marking a premature end to her Olympic aspirations.

Pinkelnig, a formidable force in ski jumping, was the World Cup overall champion for the 2022-23 season and secured silver and bronze in team competitions at the World Championships in Trondheim.

(With inputs from agencies.)