The AOC has announced alpine skier Madison Hoffman has unfortunately suffered a knee injury that has ruled her out of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
Twenty-one-year-old Hoffman, who was set to make her Olympic debut, suffered an ACL injury competing in the Utah Invitational meet earlier this week.
Hoffman will not be replaced in the Australian Olympic team for Beijing, meaning Australia’s team now stands at 43 athletes, with 22 women and 21 men.
Chef de Mission for the Australian Olympic Team for Beijing, Geoff Lipshut said it was very disappointing for Madi to suffer an injury so close to what was set to be an Olympic debut.
“This is a really unfortunate injury and the thoughts of the entire Olympic family go to Madi, her family and coaches,” Mr Lipshut said.
“Madi had been having a fantastic season and earned her Olympic selection. She is a great alpine talent and this isn’t the end of her Olympic story.
“I know this is a devastating moment for any young athlete, but Madi has the strength and support network to come back from this ahead of Milan Cortina 2026.
“I wish Madi all the best for a swift recovery and look forward to watching how she responds to this setback.”
Hoffman shared her disappointing news online, but vowed to be back on the slopes soon.
“I guess this is how my cookie crumbles…I tore my ACL racing the Utah Invitational after getting named to the Olympic team. The universe just gave me a pretty big kick in the gut but alas, ski racing I will see you soon,” said Hoffman.
Updated team list of the 43-strong Australian Olympic team is attached. The change means the Team has the second highest female representation for an Australian Winter Olympic Team (51.2%) just behind Sochi 2014. The Team now includes two athletes at their fourth Olympics, 12 athletes will compete at their third Olympics, 10 athletes return for their second while 19 athletes will make their Olympic debut.
