Overview

• Federica Brignone crashed during the second run of the Italian Championships in Val di Fassa, losing control after hitting a gate.
• She sustained multiple fractures in her left knee, including the tibial plateau and fibular head, confirmed by a CT scan in Trient.
• Brignone was airlifted to a hospital in Trient for initial treatment and is now awaiting surgery in Milan.
• The injuries raise uncertainty about her recovery timeline and her ability to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics, set to take place in her home country.
• Brignone recently won the 2025 Alpine World Cup overall title, becoming the oldest champion in history, and was a strong medal contender for the upcoming Olympics.