Federica Brignone Suffers Multiple Leg Fractures in Skiing Crash

Federica Brignone, the newly-crowned overall World Cup skiing champion, has suffered multiple leg fractures after crashing in the giant slalom at the Italian championships.

Federica Brignone, the newly-crowned overall World Cup skiing champion, suffered a devastating injury on Thursday, crashing in the giant slalom at the Italian championships. The incident occurred when Brignone, 34, was navigating a gate on the slopes in Val di Fassa.

Brignone's legs got caught up, causing her to lose control and tumble past the next gate before coming to a stop. The crash resulted in multiple leg fractures, a severe blow to the Italian skier who had just achieved a remarkable milestone in her career by winning the overall World Cup title.

The Italian Winter Sports Federation has released a statement detailing the severity of Federica Brignone's injury. According to the federation, Brignone suffered a multi-fragmentary compound fracture of the tibial plateau and the head of the fibula in her left leg. As a result, she will be transferred to Milan for further testing and to determine the best course of action for surgery.

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The injury is expected to keep Brignone sidelined for several months, which could impact her preparations for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. As a home favourite and one of Italy's top medal hopes, Brignone's absence would be deeply felt. Italian media outlets have reported that her recovery period will be lengthy, casting a shadow over her Olympic ambitions.

Despite this setback, Brignone's recent season has been nothing short of remarkable. She capped off an incredible campaign by winning the giant slalom and downhill globes, adding to her giant slalom gold medal at the World Championships in February. Brignone's impressive performances have cemented her status as one of the world's top skiers, making her injury all the more disappointing.