Federica Brignone Faces Surgery After Severe Crash at Italian Championships

The reigning Alpine World Cup champion suffered multiple knee fractures, casting doubt on her participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

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.