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Olympic ski champion Shiffrin heading home for knee exams

Published Dec. 12, 2015 2:56 p.m. ET

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Olympic slalom champion Mikaela Shiffrin is heading home to the United States for medical care after injuring her right knee while warming up for a World Cup giant slalom race in Are, Sweden.

Shiffrin writes on Facebook, ''I am flying home tomorrow for a complete evaluation. I have at least MCL (medial collateral ligament) injury and bone bruising, hopefully no additional injury. Full diagnosis and recovery predictions after I'll see a doctor at home.''

Shiffrin crashed during a free skiing session on the competition hill and missed Saturday's race.

By traveling to the U.S. she will also miss Sunday's slalom.

It's unclear if she'll be able to return in time for a giant slalom in Courchevel, France, next weekend.

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