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Petra Vlhová injury recovery and World Cup return
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Slovak alpine skier Petra Vlhová is working toward a return to top-tier competition following a serious knee injury sustained in January 2024. The injury, a torn cruciate ligament in her right knee, required two surgeries and a hiatus of approximately two and a half years, during which Vlhová experienced a period of indifference toward her career while focusing on basic health and functioning. She noted, “I was at a stage where I didn't care about skiing at all and it didn't matter to me what would happen to my career.” After participating Following her participation in the 2026 Olympics in Italy, where she finished 20th in the slalom, Vlhová is set officially returned to make her official World Cup return this Saturday in Sölden, Austria. Competing competition in the giant slalom, slalom at Sölden, Austria, on October 24. Entering this marks phase with a new coaching setup under Mario Rafetzeder, she described her first competitive appearance since the injury sidelined recovery period as a “new beginning” and emphasized a step-by-step approach to physical conditioning, stating her for 1,008 days. The FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season officially commences this weekend on the Rettenbach glacier in Sölden. The 61st season of the circuit features 83 races through March, culminating in the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley. In primary goal is to enjoy the women's field, process rather than focusing solely on immediate results. Her return was met with praise from American star Mikaela Shiffrin has announced a strategic shift for Shiffrin, who described the upcoming season, describing it comeback as an “exploration season” where she plans to reduce slalom starts to focus more on giant slalom and super-G. Slovenian skier Neja Dvornik also marks her return “very successful” following an 11-month injury hiatus. On the men's side, Swiss standout Marco Odermatt seeks his sixth consecutive overall title. As Sölden giant slalom. Shiffrin expressed deep respect for the 2026/2027 season begins, difficult journey Vlhová aims undertook to compete in a full program of slalom and giant slalom events under return to the guidance of new coach Mario Rafetzeder. While experts suggest a top 10 finish is a realistic goal, she remains focused on regaining her competitive form. The Sölden starting gate. Looking ahead, Vlhová’s season opener also features Slovak skiers Andreas includes key events in Jasná and Adam Žampa. the World Championships in Switzerland.
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