Cyprien Sarrazin targets World Cup return after two-year absence

French alpine skier Cyprien Sarrazin is preparing for a potential return to World Cup competition later this month. Nearly two years after a life-threatening crash on the Stelvio course in Bormio, the 32-year-old speed specialist expressed confidence in his recovery, stating that “all systems are green” following recent training sessions.

Sarrazin’s current plan involves traveling to the United States to compete in the super-G at Copper Mountain on November 28, followed by events in Beaver Creek in early December. While he intends to follow this schedule, he noted that a final decision regarding his participation will only be made on the eve of the races.

The crash in December 2024 resulted in a serious intracranial haematoma that required emergency surgery. Before the accident, Sarrazin had established himself as a leading figure in men’s alpine skiing with notable victories in Kitzbühel, Bormio, and Wengen. His rehabilitation has included intensive training programs, including a recent twelve-day snow camp in Ushuaia, Argentina.