Tommy Ford fractures femur in France
Eight time National Champion Tommy Ford underwent surgery Tuesday (Jan. 15) on a fractured right femur sustained in a free-skiing crash at LaClusaz, France. US Ski Team Medical Director Kyle Wilkens reports Ford was treated on the scene before being evacuated by helicopter to Annecy where he underwent surgery overnight.
Ford will remain in Annecy until he is stable enough for transport back to the United States.
Ford was named to the 2010 Olympic team and was a member of the 2011 World Championship team. His best World Cup result to date is an 11th in super G at Hinterstoder in 2011.
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About the Author: Hank McKee
In memoriam: The veteran of the staff, McKee started with Ski Racing in 1980. Over the seasons, he covered virtually every aspect of the sport, from the pro tours to junior racing, freestyle and World Cup alpine competition. He wrote the first national stories for many U.S. team stars, and was still around to report on their retirements. “Longevity has its rewards,” he said, “but it’s a slow process.”
