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Johannes Klaebo Hospitalized After Heavy Drammen Sprint Crash, Concussion Suspected

Team doctors placed the Norwegian star under observation pending a federation health update that will clarify his status for Saturday's Holmenkollen 50 km.

Overview

  • Klaebo fell hard in the World Cup sprint semifinals in Drammen after American Ben Ogden crashed in front of him, bringing several skiers down.
  • Norway team doctor Ove Feragen said Klaebo hit his head violently and that a concussion is being monitored.
  • Norwegian outlet VG reported that Klaebo was evacuated by ambulance and admitted for observation at the Drammen hospital.
  • Footage showed him dazed but able to walk to the finish line with assistance from event staff.
  • He has already secured the overall World Cup title for the season, as officials prepare a Friday health bulletin on his availability for the 50 km.