ÖSV-Speed-Fahrerin Nina Ortlieb kam bei der Abfahrt von Garmisch-Partenkirchen schwer zu Sturz
Nina Ortlieb probably seriously injured after fall. Nina Ortlieb fell during the descent from Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is probably seriously injured. The ÖSV fears that she has sustained another lower leg injury. Unbelievable bad luck for Nina Ortlieb!
The 28-year-old, who has already had to undergo 22 operations in the course of her career, slipped into the safety net and finally let out a bloodcurdling cry for help. The race had to be interrupted for a long time, and Akia and a helicopter were then called in to rescue her. Ortlieb had only fought her way back for the umpteenth time after breaking her tibia and fibula. According to initial information from the association, another lower leg injury is feared and she was taken to hospital for examinations.
Nina Ortlieb Sturz
Die Abfahrt in Garmisch-Partenkirchen wird von einem schweren Sturz der Österreicherin Nina Ortlieb überschattet ++ der Sieg geht an Federica Brignone vor ihrer Landsfrau Sofia Goggia!
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The race was interrupted for a long time, and Akja and a helicopter were then used for the rescue. “I really feel sorry for her, she’s a really good friend. She does everything for the sport, there’s no one who lives more for the sport,” said Ariane Rädler.
Cornelia Hütter was also among those shocked in the finish area. “Nina has been through a lot, I hope it’s just a small thing.” This hope was not fulfilled, Ortlieb now has to undergo the 23rd operation of her skiing career.
“It’s so bitter, I wish her all the best,” said Ricarda Haaser , who herself just managed to avoid a fall. “At first I thought she flew fairly well. Then she spun around a few times. When the helicopter is needed, it’s usually not a good sign.”
“Of course you worry, I know that there are a lot of us. Nevertheless, I got my eighth place in the downhill . There are not that many who have a lot to show for themselves in the downhill.” She explicitly ruled out a hop-or-drop approach.