Federica Brignone's Olympic Dreams Shattered by Severe Crash at Italian Championships
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Italian alpine skier Federica Brignone, who recently won the overall World Cup title, suffered a devastating crash during the Italian Championships, resulting in multiple leg fractures and an ACL rupture. This injury jeopardizes her participation in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics, where she was expected to be a leading medal contender for Italy.
Key Points
Federica Brignone suffered multiple leg fractures and an ACL rupture during a crash at the Italian Championships.
The accident occurred at Val di Fassa and she was airlifted to a hospital in Trento.
Brignone underwent successful surgery in Milan but faces months of rehabilitation.
The injury casts doubt on her participation in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, where she was a medal hopeful.
Brignone had previously secured the overall World Cup title and won gold in the giant slalom at the World Championships.
