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Brignone's Golden Comeback: From Injury to Olympic Champion
12 Feb
Summary
- Federica Brignone leads Olympic super-G, aiming for first gold.
- She recovered from multiple leg fractures and two surgeries.
- Brignone could become oldest female alpine gold medalist.
Italian skier Federica Brignone has positioned herself for a potential Olympic gold medal in the women's super-G. She recorded the fastest time during Thursday's event, navigating the Trofane course in 1:23.41. This significant performance marks a triumphant return for the athlete.
Less than a year prior, Brignone suffered multiple fractures in her left leg, necessitating two surgeries and a prolonged recovery period. Her current success highlights her resilience and determination.
Should her time remain the fastest, Brignone would become the oldest female gold medalist in women's alpine skiing. This potential gold would add to her impressive Olympic tally, which includes a silver and a bronze from previous Games.
Despite challenging foggy conditions that made course navigation difficult, Brignone delivered a precise and fast run. Other top contenders, including Breezy Johnson, Sofia Goggia, Ester Ledecka, and Mary Bocock, faced significant challenges or failed to complete the course safely.
