Downhill skier Tereza Nova has regained consciousness nearly four weeks after a severe brain injury sustained during a training crash on January 24 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Following successful surgery to reduce brain swelling, she is being transferred back to the Czech Republic for rehabilitation. Nova's situation underscores the severity of injuries in the sport, as several athletes, including Cyprien Sarrazin and Matilde Lorenzi, have faced critical situations this season. Nova's competitive history includes participation in 13 World Cup events and she previously competed in the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
After suffering a severe brain injury during a training accident, downhill skier Tereza Nova has awakened from a medical coma and is set for rehabilitation.
Tereza Nova's accident highlights the ongoing risks faced by athletes in downhill skiing, a sport that has seen several serious injuries and fatalities this season.
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