Canadian alpine skier Valérie Grenier announced that she suffered a knee injury during training for the upcoming season and will need surgical intervention. Grenier shared a photo on her Instagram, showing her on crutches, revealing that the injury occurred two days ago while preparing for the World Cup opener in Soelden, Austria this weekend. She mentioned that she is heading home and will only know the full extent of the injury after undergoing surgery on Friday.
The 29-year-old athlete from St. Isidore, Ontario, is a seasoned Olympian, boasting six career World Cup medals, including three gold medals in giant slalom events. Her most recent World Cup triumph was on March 25 during a competition in Norway. Additionally, Grenier achieved consecutive victories in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, in 2023 and 2024. Notably, her first win marked the first time in 49 years that a Canadian woman claimed victory in a World Cup grand slalom race.
For a glimpse of Grenier’s gold-winning performance in Norway in March 2026, you can watch the video below. The talented skier has showcased her prowess in the giant slalom discipline, securing three World Cup victories in her career.
