In a tale shrouded in mystery, French skier Cyprien Sarrazin shares that he is swiftly recovering from the head injury he sustained in December. Yet, he remains uncertain about his potential comeback to the world of competitive skiing. The athlete underwent a surgical procedure to address bleeding near his brain subsequent to a harrowing crash during preparations for the World Cup downhill event in Bormio, Italy.
Two months post-accident, Sarrazin revealed to L’Équipe newspaper on Monday that his recovery progress has been notably faster than anticipated. “It’s going really well,” remarked Sarrazin, who had an outstanding season on the World Cup stage last year, clinching four victories – three in downhill and one in super-G.
“I have experienced quite a remarkable improvement from the outset and I am fully cognizant of how close I came to catastrophe, thus I am focusing on the positives,” he explained. “Primarily, I am proceeding at a measured pace. The recovery has been more accelerated than I dared hope for. While I continue to grapple with double vision that hinders me when looking downward, I am steadily regaining my physical strength.”
Sarrazin, who is still in the process of recuperating from the aftermath of the crash, expressed his desire to get back on the slopes, although possibly not in the capacity of a professional racer. “I sense the lingering passion within me,” the 30-year-old shared. “Nonetheless, I am mindful of the challenges I have confronted and intend to take the necessary time before making any definitive decisions. Given the recent advancements, I am not opposed to the idea of staging a return; there is always an underlying motivation propelling me forward.”
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