Lara Gut-Behrami plans retirement following injury before 2026 Olympics

Lara Gut-Behrami will retire from Alpine skiing instead of attempting a comeback from her recent injury. The Olympic gold medalist was ruled out of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games after tearing her left ACL during a training crash in November. Despite her injury, Gut-Behrami, 35, remains committed to her decision to retire, initially announced in June 2025, believing it is time to step away from competitive skiing. She has not experienced chronic pain, which she cites as a factor in maintaining her retirement plans. Gut-Behrami has enjoyed a successful career, including a super-G gold medal at the 2022 Olympics and multiple championships at the world level.

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