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.

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.