Kyle Negomir 8th in DH training, sustains knee injury in finish-area crash

Kyle Negomir, who was reported to be among the fastest Americans in the run-up to the World Cup speed season, demonstrated that speed on Thursday with an eighth-place result in World Cup downhill training in Val d’Isere. He was the leading American ahead of Bryce Bennett, who finished 10th.

Unfortunately, shortly after (or while) crossing the finish line, Negomir crashed and sustained a right hand and right knee injury. He will return to the U.S. for further evaluation, and his return to competition is TBD, according to a statement from the team.

Full results from downhill training can be found here.