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World Cup Ski Champion Federica Brignone Hospitalized After Crash at Italian Championships

The Italian Winter Sports Federation awaits medical evaluations to determine the extent of Brignone's injuries following a giant slalom accident in Val di Fassa.

Mar 25, 2025; Sun Valley, ID, USA; Federica Brignone of Italy in the second run of the women's giant slalom alpine skiing race in the 2025 FIS Ski World Cup at Sun Valley. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Women's skiing overall World Cup winner Federica Brignone is being examined in hospital after a heavy fall
Federica Brignone en route to clinching the World Cup overall title at Sun Valley

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.