After a fall on the Streif: Ferstl shows his bloody injuries

Created: 01/20/2022, 12:40 p.m

By: Alexander Kaindl

The legendary Streif is on the program at the weekend.

DSV ace Josef Ferstl fell in training beforehand - now he reported via Instagram.

Update from January 20, 12:23 p.m .:

Good news from Josef Ferstl!

"Pepi" was not as badly hit when he fell as was initially feared.

The DSV ace fell in Wednesday training on the Streif and had to be taken to the hospital by helicopter.

Ferstl reported himself via Instagram in the evening.

In his story he showed his battered ski helmet and finally his scraped nose.

Bloody affair!

Josef Ferstl showed his bloody nose after the fall.

© Screenshot Instagram / Josef Ferstl

He wrote: "Hey guys, I'm fine given the circumstances.

I can live with severe bruises, bruises and a scraped nose.

I was very fortunate in my misfortune.

I will do everything in my power to be able to compete... #fingers crossed for me

Many thanks to all rescuers, helpers and to my team.”

Kitzbühel: Josef Ferstl falls and has to be transported by helicopter

First report from January 19, 2:45 p.m.:

Kitzbühel – It is the big highlight of every winter: the Streif!

Next weekend it's that time again, the most spectacular races of the year are coming up.

The winter sports fans are already very excited.

But first there is bad news from Kitzbühel!

Josef Ferstl was taken away by helicopter after a fall during his first downhill training session on the Streif.

"When the helicopter comes, it's never a good sign," said teammate Dominik Schwaiger at the finish.

Streif: Josef Ferstl crashes in Kitzbühel, evacuated by helicopter

Ferstl, who had won a Super-G on the Streif in 2019, got too close to the safety tarpaulin at the exit of the steep slope and fell.

However, he was then able to climb into the rescue sled on his own.

Apart from that, the subsequent removal from the mountain is obligatory in Kitzbühel, Ferstl was flown to the hospital in St. Johann for the examinations.

Fortunately, the all-clear was quickly given during the course of Wednesday afternoon.

Ferstl reported from the hospital.

In a DSV announcement, the 33-year-old was quoted as follows: "I'm glad that the fall went smoothly.

Although I currently feel like I've had a full wash - the muscles are tight, the bruises are undeniable - but I'll visit our physiotherapist first and let him get me back in shape."

Josef Ferstl gives the all-clear after a Streif fall

On Thursday you will then see "whether I'm fit for training," continued "Pepi" Ferstl.

No structural damage was diagnosed, said DSV team doctor Michael Koller.

"Josef suffered painful bruises and an abrasion on his nose, but did not suffer any serious injuries."

There were no other falls during training on the legendary Streif on Wednesday.

The fastest was the Norwegian Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the best German was Romed Baumann in sixth.

In addition, Schwaiger came in tenth, Simon Jocher was 20th, Vice World Champion Andreas Sander, who is looking for his form, finished in 28th place.

Another downhill training session is scheduled for Thursday.

The two races take place on Friday and Saturday.

Then again with Ferstl?