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World Cup Ski Champion Federica Brignone Suffers Severe Leg Injury in Giant Slalom Crash

Brignone, who dominated the 2024-25 season, is hospitalized with a compound fracture, raising concerns about her Olympic readiness.

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
L'Italienne Federica Brignone lors des finales de la Coupe du monde 2024-25 à Sun Valley, aux Etats-Unis, le 25 mars 2025

Overview

  • Federica Brignone, reigning alpine skiing World Cup champion, crashed during the Italian championships' giant slalom on April 3, 2025.
  • She was leading after the first run but lost control during the second, hitting a gate and tumbling onto the piste.
  • Brignone was airlifted to a hospital in Trento, where she was diagnosed with a compound fracture of her left tibia and fibula.
  • Her injury casts uncertainty on her recovery timeline and potential participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
  • Brignone had a record-breaking 2024-25 season, winning 10 World Cup races, her second overall title, and multiple discipline globes.