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Sofia Goggia Suffers Season-Ending Injury in Training Crash

The World Cup downhill leader faces a significant setback after fracturing her tibia and fibula during a training session.

  • Leading downhill skier Sofia Goggia suffered a crash during training in northern Italy, leading to a fracture of the tibia and fibula.
  • Goggia's injury will sideline her for the remainder of the season, putting her participation in future competitions in doubt.
  • The crash occurred as Goggia straddled a gate with her right leg while training giant slalom.
  • Goggia is the current World Cup downhill leader, with a significant lead over her closest competitor.
  • This latest injury comes almost exactly two years before the Milan-Cortina Olympics, where Goggia was expected to be a key competitor.
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