So much for safety. Swiss Vitus Lueoend crashed while testing the new GS skis Wednesday, tore his left ACL and will be off snow until fall.
According to the Swiss federation website, Lueoend fell in Samnaun while testing and a subsequent MRI revealed a torn ACL as well as a meniscus injury. Surgery is scheduled Saturday by team physician Mark Kostner.
Lueoend recently was crowned the Swiss downhill champion.
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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.”
