Overview

• Federica Brignone, the newly-crowned overall World Cup skiing champion, crashed during the second run of the giant slalom at the Italian championships on April 3, 2025.
• The crash occurred after Brignone lost control navigating a gate, causing her to tumble through another gate before coming to a stop.
• She was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in Trento, and her condition remains uncertain as of now.
• The Italian Winter Sports Federation has stated that it is awaiting medical examinations before providing further updates on her injuries.
• Brignone's participation in the Milan-Cortina Olympics, where she is a key home favorite, could be impacted depending on her recovery.