Menna Fitzpatrick breaks leg in training, likely to miss most of season

bbc.com November 22, 2024, 06:01 PM UTC

Menna Fitzpatrick, Britain's top Winter Paralympian, broke her leg during training and will likely miss most of the season. The 26-year-old skier has undergone surgery and is starting her rehabilitation. Fitzpatrick has six Paralympic medals, including a gold from 2018. A spokesperson for GB Snowsport stated she is making positive progress and will be monitored closely during her recovery. The Para-alpine World Cup season begins in December, but Fitzpatrick's return to training this winter is uncertain. Her focus remains on the 2025-26 season.


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