Mikaela Shiffrin led after the first run of a World Cup giant slalom event in Killington, Vt., on Saturday. She would crash on the second run.
(Robert F. Bukaty / Associated Press)
American ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin crashed after catching an edge during her second run of a World Cup giant slalom race Saturday, did a somersault and wound up in the protective fencing.
Shiffrin stayed down on the course for quite some time as the ski patrol attended to her. She was taken off the hill on a sled and waved to the cheering crowd. There was no immediate word on any injuries.
The 29-year-old Shiffrin was leading after the first run of the giant slalom and charging after her 100th World Cup win. She was within sight of the finish line when she crashed.
Reigning Olympic giant slalom champion Sara Hector of Sweden won in a combined time of 1 minute, 53.08 seconds.