Injured in early December 2009 in a giant slalom at Beaver Creek, he opted for surgery and missed the remainder of the 2010 season, which included the 2010 Winter Olympics. He returned to competition for the 2011 season and won the world championship in the slalom.
He suffered an injury in early December 2009 while participating in a giant slalom at Beaver Creek, which prompted him to undergo surgery. This setback prevented him from competing in the rest of the 2010 season, including the 2010 Winter Olympics. He subsequently returned to competition for the 2011 season and secured the world championship title.