It was the 14th injury suffered by American skiers since last June.
Success is indeed beginning to seem more the rule than the exception for American skiers.
American skiers, however, have been lucky simply to make it down the mountain on two feet.
The younger American skiers may have to get good fast.
The medal was the first in just over 20 years for an American Nordic skier.
But the news last month of a chiseled budget has clouded the outlook for American skiers.
Thus, she became the latest casualty in a star-crossed season for American skiers.
But the atmosphere for American skiers is anything but festive.
American skiers benefit from the fact that winter is low season for flights to Europe.
In 1998, American skiers won three of the four gold medals.