Ski star Federica Brignone: Shock diagnosis after heavy fall!

Ski star Federica Brignone: Shock diagnosis after heavy fall!

At the Italian championships in Val di Fassa, ski star Federica Brignone suffered a severe fall on April 3, 2025, which brought them into a critical situation. The 34-year-old overall World Cup winner suffered complicated breaks on the shin and fibula. Computer tomography in Trento confirmed the serious injuries that she had suffered in the second run of the giant slalom.

The accident occurred when Brignone lost control in the event of a legal swing and overturned. Immediately after the fall, she was brought to a clinic with a helicopter after first aid. Due to the severity of her injuries, she is taken to an operation in a hospital in Milan.

consequences and opportunities in the winter games

Brignone, which has already celebrated ten World Cup victories this season, will be a long time due to the injury. This news is particularly worrying in view of the upcoming Olympic Winter Games 2026, which take place in Italy. These games could have been a great opportunity for the skier to realize their medal hopes.

This season Brignone had already won the overall World Cup, as well as gold in the giant slalom and silver in the Super-G at the World Cup. It was considered one of the most promising medal candidates for the winter games that take place from February 6th to 22nd, 2026.

Current trends in ski accidents

Brignone's fall is another example of the risks associated with ski sports. According to experts, such as Prof. Dieter Pennig, Secretary General of the German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, it can be seen that the number of accidents has increased in recent years. In the winter of 2022/23, between 46,000 and 48,000 people needed medical help due to ski injuries.

knee injuries are particularly common, making 38 % of accidents in women. Factors such as declining concentration, physical fatigue and warmer weather increase the risk, so it is advisable to prepare well for skiing holidays and pay attention to the right technology and equipment. The importance of insurance against skiing accidents is also emphasized, especially to cover the costs for salvages.