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Chemmy Alcott hospitalized after collapsing lung from lake jump

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:25 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Chemmy Alcott hospitalized after collapsing lung from lake jump
Summary

Chemmy Alcott, the 44-year-old former GB Olympic skier and Ski Sunday presenter, suffered a collapsed lung after jumping into Lake Annecy while on holiday in France. Following a poorly timed front flip from a five-meter platform, Alcott experienced significant trauma and required hospitalization for a chest drain. She initially attempted to jump again out of embarrassment but soon realized she needed medical attention. Hospital images shared by Alcott depict her with tubes and wires as she recovers from the incident, which she described as an expensive lesson in rotation.

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  • •Alcott jumped from a five-meter platform into Lake Annecy.
  • •She sustained a blunt trauma injury resulting in a collapsed lung.
  • •Medical intervention involved a chest drain after difficulties breathing.
  • •Alcott shared her experience via social media, including hospital images.
  • •She is a former Olympic skier who transitioned to sports broadcasting.
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  • 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake
What they're saying
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The former GB Olympian posted images of her in hospital while on holiday in France.

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