Federica Brignone: Golden sensation in giant slalom at 34 years old!

Federica Brignone: Golden sensation in giant slalom at 34 years old!

Italian skier Federica Brignone made history in Saalbach-Hinterglemm on February 13, 2025 by winning the giant slalom title, capping her extraordinary career with another World Championship gold. With an impressive performance, Brignone held her nerve and beat the time of her first pursuer, Alice Robinson from New Zealand, by 24 hundredths of a second. “It's a great day, one of the biggest dreams of my career,” said Brignone after her triumph Laola1 reported.

Brignone sets records

With her victory, Brignone becomes the first Italian world champion in giant slalom since Deborah Compagnoni in the 1990s. At 34 years old, she is also the oldest athlete to win this title. The course was challenging in the first round, but Brignone mastered it confidently. Her mental strength and the support of her brother Davide, who is also her coach, were also highlighted as key factors in her success, reported South Tyrol News.

New Zealand's Alice Robinson celebrated a milestone with her silver medal, as it was New Zealand's first medal at a World Ski Championships. Robinson, who has been on the podium several times this season, acknowledged Brignon's exceptional performance: "Federica drove incredibly well," she said, happy about her personal success. Paula Moltzan, the American, completed the podium and noted that the conditions on the slopes were excellent despite the challenging turns.