SCHLADMING, Austria, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Olympic giant slalom silver-medallist Kjetil Jansrud will be out of action for up to nine months after tearing his left knee ligaments during the men's super-G at the Alpine skiing world championships on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Norwegian, winner of one World Cup race in his career, lost his footing after catching a bump and slid off the course.

Norwegian all-rounder Kjetil Jansrud will play no further part in the World Ski Championships after injuring his knee in a crash during the men's super-G on Wednesday. The 27-year-old was appearing in his fourth world championships and has one World Cup super-G victory to his name and 11 podium finishes, notably in the giant slalom. The Norwegian was one of the self-proclaimed "Attacking Vikings" team alongside Aksel Lund Svindal, who won a bronze in the super-G.

Jan 26 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the World Cup Men's on Saturday Downhill Points 1. Dominik Paris (Italy) 317 2. Aksel Lund Svindal (Norway) 314 3. Klaus Kroell (Austria) 261 4. Erik Guay (Canada) 253 5. Christof Innerhofer (Italy) 244 6. Hannes Reichelt (Austria) 240 7. Kjetil Jansrud (Norway) 184 8. Johan Clarey (France) 174 9. Max Franz (Austria) 143 10. Werner Heel (Italy) 126 11. Adrien Theaux (France) 114 11=.