Federica Brignone's Olympic Dreams Shattered by Severe Skiing Accident
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Italian skier Federica Brignone, a top contender for the Milan-Cortina Olympics, suffered a devastating crash during the Italian Championships, resulting in multiple leg fractures and an ACL rupture. The accident occurred just after she secured the overall World Cup title, casting doubt on her participation in the upcoming home Olympics.
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Federica Brignone suffered multiple leg fractures and an ACL rupture during a crash at the Italian Championships.
The accident occurred in Val di Fassa and she was airlifted to a hospital in Trento.
Brignone had recently won the overall World Cup title, adding to her achievements in giant slalom and downhill.
The injury will sideline her for months, jeopardizing her participation in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.
She underwent successful surgery in Milan, with further evaluation of her ACL planned.
