Pre-Season: German Ski Ace Breaks Nose - German Skier Kira Weidle-Winkelmann Breaks Nose in Training Crash
German downhill skier Kira Weidle-Winkelmann has suffered a broken nose in a training crash. Despite the injury, the athlete has reassured fans that it is not serious and will not affect her upcoming races in St. Moritz, Switzerland. The skier, who is not starting in Sölden this weekend, shared a video of her fall and hospital photos on Instagram. Head coach Andreas Puelacher has downplayed the facial injury, stating it is 'no big deal'. Weidle-Winkelmann was already set to miss the first speed event of the alpine season in Sölden. She will undergo surgery to repair her broken nose. Kira Weidle-Winkelmann's injury, while unfortunate, is not expected to impact her performance in the upcoming races in St. Moritz. The German skier is set to return to competition after recovering from her surgery.