Federica Brignone Ends Season Early After Olympic Gold

Federica seeking to build on remarkable Olympic campaign

Federica Brignone ends season early to focus on recovery after winning gold in giant slalom and Super-G at Milano Cortina Olympics. Brignone prioritizes health and rehabilitation over World Cup Finals appearance.

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Italy's Federica Brignone has ended her season early after winning gold in giant slalom and Super-G at the Milano Cortina Olympics. The 35-year-old is taking time to recuperate after a demanding season, according to the Italian Winter Sports Federation.

Brignone suffered multiple fractures and a cruciate ligament tear after a crash at last year's Italian Championships, but made a remarkable recovery to deliver her best-ever Olympic campaign. She's now focusing on rehabilitation, having decided to prioritize her health over competing in the remaining World Cup events, including the Finals in Norway.

Brignone won't be competing in this month's World Cup events, including the Finals in Norway starting March 21st.

“I think I have asked a lot of my body over the past few months. From the ‌very day I got injured, I dedicated myself entirely to the goal of participating in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics,“ Brignone said in a statement shared by FISI.

"So I'm taking advantage of the season now coming to ‌an end to give myself a break and then continue with ‌my rehabilitation as best I can, which has logically been forced throughout this time to achieve the miracle we were ⁠able to ⁠perform.”