Overview
- The Italian confirmed she will start the January 20 giant slalom at San Vigilio di Marebbe as a comeback test.
- She said results are secondary, with the focus on how her body and mind respond through two runs.
- Her preparation includes roughly ten days in giant gates and five days of speed work in Val di Fassa, with no full training block.
- Olympic participation for Milano-Cortina remains undecided, dependent on pain levels and race feedback.
- 1976 Olympic champion Piero Gros backed her decision to race but said she must be in medal condition, while expressing confidence in the Games' technical organization.