Canada’s Marie-Michele Gagnon out for season after suffering torn ACL
CALGARY — Canadian skier Marie-Michele Gagnon suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament to her right knee during a training run and will miss the rest of the season.
Alpine Canada announced the injury in a statement Friday — a day after Gagnon also dislocated her left shoulder and had some sutures to her left forearm.
“This is really disappointing because I initially didn’t think this injury was as severe as it is,” said Gagnon. “I did know something wasn’t right so I’m glad that we had the MRI to confirm the ACL tear.
“I was feeling really good this summer and feeling great in speed. Although I didn’t finish the training run, I’m glad I was on the right path and I know I have what it takes to compete in speed.”