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Austria ski federation spokesman Markus Aigner said Grugger was "not responsive" and taken by helicopter to a hospital in nearby Innsbruck. There were no details available.

Grugger fell after losing balance at the Mausefalle, a long jump shortly after a sharp right turn, and landed motionless on the slope. Grugger was the fifth racer on the course but the first to face troubles in that section.

Didier Cuche, who won the downhill race in Kitzbuehel last year, said Grugger missed out on the ideal racing line and was not able to adjust.

"The problem is that you have several bumps in the first two turns," said the Swiss skier, who posted the fastest time when training resumed after more than 30 minutes.