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Brignone Trains on Cortina Olympic Course as Coach Says She Will Start at Milano‑Cortina 2026

Her staff prioritizes controlled testing on the Olympic slope to balance recovery with ranking and qualification considerations.

Overview

  • Federica Brignone is on the Olympia delle Tofane in Cortina to test the course under the supervision of her team.
  • Her return to World Cup racing at the upcoming Tarvisio weekend has been ruled out by the team.
  • Additional training and piste testing in Cortina are scheduled for January 24–25 with the speed group.
  • A decision on any pre‑Olympic World Cup starts remains pending, with Kronplatz on January 20 and Crans‑Montana on January 30–31 under consideration.
  • Team staff cite regulatory trade‑offs, noting that racing now could cost her protected ranking for next season, and reports highlight that Olympic selection typically requires a World Cup top‑5 with possible federation discretion.