Italy's ski heroes shine in Cortina: Brignone wins ahead of Goggia!

Italy's ski heroes shine in Cortina: Brignone wins ahead of Goggia!

In the first training session for the ski alpine World Cup races in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Italian athletes celebrated an impressive comeback. according to laola1.at federica Brignone and thus led the Italian dominance, Followed by their country women Sofia Goggia and Nadia Delago. While Goggia finished 0.05 seconds behind Brignone, Delago followed with a gap of 0.65 seconds. The best Austrian was Miriam Puchner, who took seventh place with a gap of 1.03 seconds.

Not all participants were successful. Fortunately, Stephanie Venier fell, but fortunately did not suffer any serious injuries, while Lindsey Vonn also went to the ground. Although visibly struck, she reached the finish line independently. However, the severity of their injuries remains unclear. Vonn, the icon of international skiing, thus ensures concern among fans, while the entire world of skiing focuses on the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in 2026. Federica Brignone himself looks at these games, as you can see in an interview with Olympics.com

the top goal: The Olympics 2026

Brignone, proud wearer of two medals from Beijing 2022, sees Cortina d’Ampezzo a dream for the upcoming competitions and emphasizes that the Dolomites and the Lombardy are regions where people dream of a skiing experience. The first discipline, the women's departure, and from February 10, the combination at the Tofane Olympics will start on February 8, 2026. Brignone's message is clear: The return to these prestigious event locations - known for their spectacular backdrops - will certainly arouse high expectations. "The atmosphere and the enthusiasm of the audience are unique here," said Brignone. The anticipation is in the air and the fans of the winter sports are ready to support the world's best athletes.