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Silje Opseth pregnancy and health updates
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Norwegian ski jumper Silje Opseth announced she will miss the 2026-27 competitive season due to pregnancy. Following a diagnosis of premature ovarian insufficiency earlier in the spring, Opseth described the pregnancy as a ‘small miracle’ and expects to give birth in May. She has expressed no intention of retiring and aims to return to competition in future seasons.
Shortly after her announcement, Opseth underwent emergency surgery for acute appendicitis. The athlete reported that she recognized symptoms early and received surgery within twelve hours of diagnosis. She stated via social media that both she and her unborn child are doing well, attributing the successful outcome to the rapid medical response. Norwegian ski jumping manager Jan-Erik Aalbu confirmed her positive progress and noted that she is maintaining good morale.
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[SPORTS] 6 sourcesSilje Opseth undergoes emergency surgery during pregnancy
Norwegian ski jumper Silje Opseth underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis shortly after announcing her pregnancy. Both she and her unborn child are reported to be doing well.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesSilje Opseth to miss 2026-27 ski jumping season due to pregnancy
Norwegian ski jumper Silje Opseth will miss the 2026-27 season due to pregnancy, though she intends to return to competition in future seasons.
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allgaeuer-zeitung.de · dk-online.de · merkur-online.de · sportmagazine.it · sportnews.bz · tt.com · uob.com.sg · wochentlich.de