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Brignone to Make Cautious World Cup Return at Plan de Corones Giant Slalom on Tuesday

She treats the race as a measure of pain tolerance to gauge readiness after minimal training.

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.