Update:Pauline Ferrand-Prevot shared in an Instagram update that in her fall, she hit her face on a course marker and her bike saddle hit her abdomen, which interfered with her breathing. While we still haven't heard an official diagnosis, she does not appear to have any major injuries. We hope to see her back on the bike in the next couple of days.
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot crashed out of the short track race in Nove Mesto. She was in the lead group, but lost control in a muddy jump section and fell hard. Although she initially tried to continue riding, she did not finish the race and left the venue in an ambulance. Based on the information we have right now, it seems she was taken to the hospital as a precaution, and we will likely see her on the start line for Sunday's XCO race.
The reigning world champion had an excellent short track race last week in Albstadt, overtaking solo attacker Linda Indergand on the last lap to take the win. She also said that she had hoped to win the short track this week in Nove Mesto, especially after placing second in both short track races at this venue last year.
We have reached out to Pauline and will update this article as more information becomes available.
• Pauline Ferrand-Prevot Finished the race after putting her face straight into the rocks at Nove Mesto in 2016.
• Emily Batty finished the race with a cut so deep it required surgery.
• Mathias Flückiger kept riding after attempting to remove a tree. Arborists described the technique as "unconventional" and "not recommended".
Would it be impolite to mention that your eyebrow game is strong?
Here come the DVs.....
Hope to see her back riding soon!
In the first short track race last fall 2 or more women crashed, Eva Lechner broke the stem off her bike, and Avancini crashed in the mens short track.
Nobody did as bad as PFP through.
I hope she didn't jury herself tio much and recovers quickly.
[Note: the "ear is missing comment" is instinctive to shift focus and cheer people up after they have fallen and are struggling with disappointment and an uncertain future. Constructive in person, but perhaps inappropriate on-line. The method is 1) Cheer up to get a smile, 2) present go-no-go evidence that communicates safe path forward.]
Wishing you a quick recovery!