Athletes navigate injury and aging in professional sports

Athletes across various disciplines face challenges related to aging, injury, and personal setbacks. In mountain biking, practitioners manage the physical decline associated with aging by utilizing better equipment, training more intensely, and adjusting riding styles to maintain enjoyment.

In professional freeride skiing, resilience is a central theme as riders prepare for the 2027 Freeride World Tour. Notable comeback stories include Sybille Blanjean, who returned to competition on an injury wildcard after missing the 2025 season, and Max Palm, who is returning to competition after stepping away in 2024 to focus on personal projects.