Manager of Kalle Palander Seriously Injured

Kalle Söderholm, the manager of alpine skier Kalle Palander, was injured seriously last Friday. Söderholm was skiing last Friday when he crashed and received several fractures in his chest and neck, reports Finnish newspaper Iltalehti. Söderholm is not able to move right now, but it looks like he is not paralyzed. Söderholm is going to be transfered to Töölö hospital in Helsinki, Finland today.

The accident happened in Bormio ski resort in northern Italy where the last alpine worldcup race of 2008 was held. Kalle Söderholm is responsible for marketing and co-operation deals of Finnish Alpine Ski Team. He is also known as the manager of Kalle Palander. Söderholm has also worked as a coach and physiotherapist. Kalle Söderholm lives in Helsinki, is married and has two children.

We hope all the best and quick recovery for Kalle Söderholm.

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