German team leader Felix Neureuther had undergone shoulder surgery after an April injury and will be off skis for up to three months.
Neureuther had surgery on his right shoulder in Munich today (May 5) after injuring in a mid-April fall while ski testing at Moeltal. Although he will be off skis for an extended period, his rehabilitation program was scheduled to begin within a day or two and it is hoped he will be ready to get on snow, wothout pain, for the August training camp in New Zealand.
About the Author: Hank McKee
In memoriam: The veteran of the staff, McKee started with Ski Racing in 1980. Over the seasons, he covered virtually every aspect of the sport, from the pro tours to junior racing, freestyle and World Cup alpine competition. He wrote the first national stories for many U.S. team stars, and was still around to report on their retirements. “Longevity has its rewards,” he said, “but it’s a slow process.”
