On February 4, 2026, Marte Monsen, a 26-year-old Norwegian downhiller, will make her return to the women's Olympic Alpine squad in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy after sustaining injuries in a crash during a race in Switzerland days earlier. Last weekend, Monsen, along with renowned American skier Lindsey Vonn, fell during a high-stakes competition in Crans-Montana, leading to the cancellation of the race. The national team revealed that following initial assessments and consultations with the health team, it was determined that she would travel to Italy to join her teammates for the upcoming events. The fall resulted in Monsen being carried away on a stretcher, clutching her knees, and sporting a bloodied face, raising concerns regarding her fitness to compete. However, after a series of examinations back in Norway, it was confirmed that she was fit enough to return to training, albeit with the understanding that her readiness for competition would be evaluated in the following days. Training was already affected due to severe snowfall in the area, leading the Norwegian team to cancel Thursday's planned session. The immediate focus now shifts towards assessing her physical condition in light of the competition schedule, particularly as the downhill is the first race in the women's Olympic program. If Monsen is cleared to take part, her experience and resilience could prove essential for the team’s performance in the Olympics. As the Alpine skiing events are highly competitive, the Norwegian squad will benefit from having a strong team member like Monsen. Her comeback offers hope, both for her personal goals as an athlete and the national team’s aspirations in the upcoming Olympic Games. Expectations remain high as the squad prepares to represent Norway on a grand stage in Cortina d'Ampezzo.