Swiss skier Albrecht remains in coma

Innsbruck, Austria  - Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht remained in an induced coma Sunday as doctors focused on treating lung injuries suffered when he crashed heavily
10 days ago.

The Innsbruck University Hospital said Sunday that Albrecht, 25, continues to require artificial respiration to treat some contraction of the lung.

An "improvement of the lung's function" has been observed after doctors induced a deeper coma over the weekend, the hospital said. An initial light reduction of the induced coma had brought no improvement.

Meanwhile doctors said they were satisfied with the progress of Albrecht's treatment for concussion suffered in the January 22 crash in downhill training at Kitzbuehel, Austria. dpa