Athlete Injuries
Swiss skier Malorie Blanc wins Crans-Montana super-G
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Swiss racer Malorie Blanc claimed her first World Cup victory in the women's super-G in Crans-Montana on January 31, 2026, edging out Italy's Sofia Goggia by 0.18 seconds while American Lindsey Vonn sat out after injuring her left knee in a crash the previous day. The event, the last before the Milano-Cortina Olympics, unfolded under sunny skies following Friday's downhill cancellation due to poor weather. The race carried a somber tone in remembrance of a New Year's Day fire that killed 40 people in the resort.
A study of professional female football players suggests that injuries sustained during menstruation lead to longer recovery times. Researchers found that while injury rates do not increase during periods, the injuries appear more severe. This finding highlights potential hormonal influences on athletic recovery.