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37 year-old Swede leaves hospital after serious accident

Five torn ligaments in his left knee, plus serious concussion. That was the devastating diagnosis following Fredrik Nyberg's fall during Super G training in Reiteralm, Austria, on Friday 10 November. Just ten days after his accident, Fischer Alpine Racing interviewed the 37 year-old Swede, who intended to end his successful career after the World Championships in his hometown, Are. Nyberg competed in his first World Cup race in 1988 and has a total of seven World Cup victories. Last season he was third overall in Giant Slalom.

Fredrik, how are you?

What can I say. I am very disappointed and sad. I have left hospital and am now at home and can see that there is more to life than just skiing. My family gives me a lot of strength and support.

Can you still remember what happened when you fell?

It was a very steep section. I managed to put in a good turn into the flat. From then on I don't remember anything.

Did the operation go satisfactorily?

The surgeon is satisfied with the result. He was not able to repair everything - one crucial ligament, for example. He is very pleased with what he was able to repair, though. My fitness coach is now helping me at home. I'll have to go into hospital now and again of course. I've got to leave my leg straight for six weeks. After that, if everything goes well, I can then apply more weight to the leg to improve movement.

Will you be able to apply full force to your knee again?

Yes, that should be possible, once everything is ok again. At least to the extent that I can ski again normally and do sport. Probably not sport at an elite level, though.

Are you going to go back to Sweden?

I am going to stay in Austria until the spring. Then I'm going to go back to Sweden. I am building a house in Are.

Talking about Are, that was going to be the high point of your career.

Yes, that is especially sad. I don't think I'll be there watching in Are. I need to gain a bit of distance. We will see how things go.

Are you going to stay involved in skiing?

Yes, I very much hope so.  Skiing has influenced my whole life; it is a wonderful sport. I have been training a group of 14 year-olds once a week every year for four years now - they compete in the Topolino Cup. I definitely want to continue with that, and if possible take on more. I also hope that I can keep in touch with Fischer and that we will continue to work together in some way or another.

Fischer press release