Federica Brignone
Federica Brignone ends 2025-26 World Cup season early after double Olympic golds amid leg rehab
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Italian skier Federica Brignone, the reigning World Cup overall champion and 35-year-old double gold medalist at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, has ended her 2025-26 season prematurely to prioritize rehabilitation from a severe leg injury. She will skip the remaining races in Val di Fassa (March 6-8), Åre (March 14-15), and Lillehammer finals (March 21-25), planning a return for 2026-27.
Italian skier Federica Brignone claimed the gold medal in the women's Olympic super-G event held in Cortina. This victory highlights her remarkable comeback and bolsters her legacy in alpine skiing.
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Federica Brignone, the 35-year-old Italian skier, won gold in the Olympic giant slalom at the Milano Cortina Games, adding to her super-G title on home snow. Following a 10-month recovery from a severe injury, she stated she will no longer endure the intense sacrifices that enabled her comeback. Brignone expressed a desire for calm and normalcy after the demanding journey.
Italian alpine skier Federica Brignone is set to make her comeback in Tuesday's Audi FIS World Cup giant slalom in Kronplatz, her first race since a double leg break in April 2025. The 35-year-old, last season's overall World Cup champion, emphasized that the event is a test for her recovery amid ongoing pain. Her participation in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics remains uncertain.