Swiss downhill ace Marc Gisin was rushed to hospital from the slopes after suffering a colossal crash during Saturday's World Cup downhill event in Val Gardena, Italy.
Gisin lost control of his skis just before one of the Saslong course's big jumps and was sent flying headfirst through the air before landing painfully on his side.
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The Swiss skier had just gone through a speed trap at the course that recorded his speed at 120.1 kph (74.5 mph).
Gisin, 30, laid motionless on the snow after the crash as medical staff rushed to his aid, and a rescue helicopter was scrambled to the slopes.
It meant the race was halted for 45 minutes while the unconscious Gisin received treatment before being airlifted to hospital.
At the time of writing there has not been an official injury update on Gisin's condition, though unconfirmed reports are circulating on social media suggesting Gisin has suffered a fractured pelvis.
The event was won by Norwegian Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, ahead of Max Franz and Gisin's fellow countryman Beat Feuz in third.
Swiss downhill ace Marc Gisin was rushed to hospital from the slopes after suffering a colossal crash during Saturday's World Cup downhill event in Val Gardena, Italy.
Gisin lost control of his skis just before one of the Saslong course's big jumps and was sent flying headfirst through the air before landing painfully on his side.
READ MORE: Polish daredevil becomes first to ski down deadly K2 in jaw-dropping run (VIDEO)
The Swiss skier had just gone through a speed trap at the course that recorded his speed at 120.1 kph (74.5 mph).
Gisin, 30, laid motionless on the snow after the crash as medical staff rushed to his aid, and a rescue helicopter was scrambled to the slopes.
It meant the race was halted for 45 minutes while the unconscious Gisin received treatment before being airlifted to hospital.
At the time of writing there has not been an official injury update on Gisin's condition, though unconfirmed reports are circulating on social media suggesting Gisin has suffered a fractured pelvis.
The event was won by Norwegian Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, ahead of Max Franz and Gisin's fellow countryman Beat Feuz in third.
