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🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

She has a crooked fibula, a destroyed knee, and two Olympic golds. Brignone ends the season and doesn't know if she will return.

Italian skier Federica Brignone, who faced severe injuries, remarkably returned to skiing after ten months and secured two Olympic gold medals, but now she reflects on her uncertain future.

Mar 4 • 06:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Brignone says stop. Season already over

Federica Brignone has decided to end her season early, acknowledging the toll it has taken on her body after numerous competitions.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Brignone, who won two Olympic golds, ends the season

Italian alpine skier Federica Brignone, who secured two Olympic golds at the Milan-Cortina Games, has declared an end to her current racing season due to earlier injury struggles.

Mar 2 • 17:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Olympic champion Brignone will not compete anymore this season

Italian alpine skiing Olympic champion Federica Brignone has decided to end her season and skip the remaining World Cup competitions due to physical exhaustion and past injuries.

Mar 2 • 15:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Alpine Skiing: Italian Sofia Goggia Wins the Super-G in Soldeu

Italian skier Sofia Goggia won the Super-G event in Soldeu, securing her position as the leader in the discipline's standings with just three weeks left in the season.

Mar 1 • 11:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

SuperG, Goggia's masterpiece: first in Soldeu, Pirovano fifth. Brignone only eighth

Sofia Goggia secured first place in the SuperG event at Soldeu, Andorra, delivering a sublime performance, while fellow Italian skiers Laura Pirovano and Federica Brignone finished fifth and eighth respectively.

Mar 1 • 10:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

SuperG, in Soldeu, Italian women fall short of the podium: Goggia sixth, Brignone in 15th place

In the SuperG race at Soldeu, Italy's Sofia Goggia finished sixth while Federica Brignone placed 15th, with German skier Emma Aicher taking first place.

Feb 28 • 10:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

A Hundredth of a Second. The Champion Who Also Directed Tomba to Great Heights is Loved by Czechs

Legendary Italian skier Gustavo Thöni, celebrated for his sports achievements and cultural impact, reflects on his life and unexpected fame from a near-victory in a race.

Feb 28 • 09:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Ski, World Cup: Sofia Goggia places third in downhill at Soldeu

Sofia Goggia secured third place in the downhill World Cup race in Soldeu, Andorra, following her Olympic experience.

Feb 27 • 14:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Flop at the Games, the slalom is a nasty beast. And our young ones have no references

Giuliano Razzoli discusses the current state of Italian slalom skiing and the need for new talent, while reflecting on past achievements and the challenges faced by young athletes.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Record victories for the 'Lombards'. From skiing to skating, a shower of medals

Lombardy achieved a remarkable record at the Winter Olympics, winning a total of 21 medals, solidifying its status as a leading region in Italian winter sports.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Missing young Italian found dead: Avalanches killed him in Switzerland

A 25-year-old Italian skiing enthusiast was found dead in a snow valley in Switzerland after going missing during an avalanche incident in Graubünden.

Feb 22 • 16:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Olympic Star's Girlfriend Died at 19 - Emotional Gesture at Medal Ceremony

Italian freestyle skier Federico Tomasoni dedicated his Olympic silver medal win to his late girlfriend Matilde Lorenzi, who passed away in an accident in October 2024.

Feb 22 • 07:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Finally a male gold. And a touching silver.

Italian skicross competitors Simone Deromedis and Federico Tomasoni won gold and silver respectively, marking a historic achievement for the Italian skiing team.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The father of Matteo Franzoso: "My son is forgotten, skiing no longer exists"

Marcello Franzoso, father of the late Italian skier Matteo Franzoso, expresses his grief and frustration over the lack of recognition for his son's legacy in the sport of skiing following his tragic death in Chile.

Feb 18 • 23:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

After the ski competition: Legend accuses Finland – Expert argues against it

Finnish skier Joni Mäki faces accusations from Italian legend Federico Pellegrino regarding a collision during the Olympic relay event.

Feb 18 • 16:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Strong accusation against Joni Mäki: now the Italian star opens up

Finnish skier Joni Mäki faced intense media scrutiny after an incident with Italian skier Federico Pellegrino during a race, although both deny it was a tackle.

Feb 18 • 14:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

What happened between Joni Mäki and the Italian? 'We have nothing to talk about'

Joni Mäki was involved in a collision with Italian skier Federico Pellegrino during a race, but both maintain it was a minor incident with no need for further discussion.

Feb 18 • 13:16 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

From the bottom, another joy, Barp-Pellegrino bronze in the Sprint

Italian athletes Federico Pellegrino and Elia Barp secured a bronze medal in the men's Team Sprint event at the cross-country skiing competition in Tesero, Italy.

Feb 18 • 12:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Who is Flora Tabanelli, the first Italian to win a medal in freestyle

Flora Tabanelli, an 18-year-old from Italy, made history by winning the first-ever Olympic medal for Italy in Big Air freestyle skiing.

Feb 17 • 09:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Razzoli, the last male gold is his from 2010

The Italian skiing team faces disappointment at the Olympic trials, with no gold medals earned and multiple racers struggling with their performance.

Feb 17 • 07:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Pellegrino, the leader and the blues celebrate the bronze of pride

Federico Pellegrino celebrates a hard-earned bronze medal at the Olympics, uniting the Italian team in a moment of triumph amidst challenges.

Feb 16 • 07:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Avalanche in the Italian Alps Claims Two Lives

Two skiers have died and another is in critical condition after an avalanche in the Italian Alps.

Feb 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Vittozzi skis, shoots, and smiles. It’s the first gold of biathlon

Italian biathlete Lisa Vittozzi secured a gold medal in the women's 10 km pursuit event, showcasing her remarkable skills in skiing and shooting.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Brignone, from double gold to her manifesto for life

Italian skier Federica Brignone achieves remarkable success by winning two gold medals at the World Championships in SuperG and Giant Slalom, captivating the audience and her competitors alike.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

2 skiers killed in avalanche on popular Mont Blanc skiing route near French-Swiss border

Two skiers tragically died in an avalanche on Mont Blanc's Italian side, highlighting the dangers of off-trail skiing in the region.

Feb 15 • 23:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Italian Aosta Valley: Two Skiers Killed by Avalanche in Italy

Two skiers died in an avalanche in the Aosta Valley, Italy, despite low avalanche risk at the time of the incident.

Feb 15 • 21:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

A shocking sight of the Italian coach at the stadium – A harsh surprise for his spouse

The Italian men's relay team celebrated their bronze medal in an emotional scene at the Tesero ski stadium, where assistant coach Andrea Restano made headlines with a drastic new haircut.

Feb 15 • 21:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Tragedy at an Italian Resort – Two Men Killed in Avalanche, Third Fighting for His Life

An avalanche in a skiing resort in northwest Italy resulted in the deaths of two men, while a third remains critically injured.

Feb 15 • 20:23 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Brignone is an inspiration for all injured skiers. She won gold after a major comeback as the oldest in history

Italian skier Federica Brignone has become a double Olympic champion, winning gold at the Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo after a significant injury comeback.

Feb 15 • 16:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Brignone: This has touched me a lot, it means a lot to me

Italian skier Federica Brignone won her second gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, just ten months after suffering serious leg injuries.

Feb 15 • 16:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Giorgia Meloni celebrates Brignone: "In the history of Italian sports"

Italian skier Federica Brignone wins her second gold medal in a short span of days at the Alpine Skiing World Championships, celebrated by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a significant achievement for Italian sports.

Feb 15 • 14:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

An Italian played tricks on a Finn – Not a single muscle twitched during the interview

Finnish skier Niko Anttola lost to Italian Federico Pellegrino in a relay race, finishing just short of a medal.

Feb 15 • 13:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Milan-Cortina, Pellegrino leads the Azzurri to the podium: Italy wins bronze in the cross-country relay

Italy secured a bronze medal in the men's 4x7.5 km cross-country relay at Milan-Cortina 2026, marking the nation's first podium finish in this event since Torino 2006.

Feb 15 • 12:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Avalanche at Italian ski resort 'sweeps several people away'

An avalanche at the Val Veny ski resort in northern Italy has swept away three skiers, prompting rescue operations by local teams.

Feb 15 • 11:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Fantastic Brignone is fastest, Ljutić 23rd, Vučinić did not finish the first run

Italian skier Federica Brignone leads after the first run of the women's giant slalom at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, while Croatian skier Zrinka Ljutić finishes 23rd.

Feb 15 • 10:50 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

Italian skier Brignone wins giant slalom, achieving double gold

Federica Brignone won gold in the giant slalom, adding to her previous super-G victory and making history at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Feb 15 • 10:11 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Brignone also triumphed in giant slalom, silver was shared

Italian skier Federica Brignone secured a second gold medal in giant slalom at the Winter Olympics, showcasing extraordinary performance after a significant injury comeback.

Feb 15 • 06:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Franzoni without pressure in SuperG: 'I ski lightly'

Franzoni approaches the SuperG event with no pressure, hoping to improve from his previous performance at the Olympics.

Feb 13 • 23:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

My grandmother told me that Czechs give me 'ová' for a name, says Negri

Elisa Maria Negri, an Italian skier representing Czechia, shares her emotional experience at the Olympics where she achieved notable placements in various skiing events despite unexpected participation.

Feb 13 • 04:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Brignone Overcomes 'Cruciate Ligament Rupture' to Become the Oldest Female Alpine Skiing Gold Medalist

Italian alpine skier Federica Brignone, after overcoming a severe injury, won the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics and became the oldest female alpine skiing gold medalist in Olympic history.

Feb 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Nones, the Interview: "In Cross-Country, the Italians Think Too Much About Job Security"

Franco Nones, the first non-Scandinavian athlete to win an Olympic gold in cross-country skiing, discusses the pressures faced by Italian athletes today in prioritizing stability over ambition.

Feb 12 • 23:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Brignone: "It's the ending of a film too beautiful to believe. I won because I was light"

Italian athlete Brignone reflects on her unexpected victory, likening it to a miraculous film ending due to her agility.

Feb 12 • 23:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

American skiers rescued after getting lost near Olympic venue in the Italian Alps

Two American skiers lost in the Italian Alps near an Olympic venue were successfully rescued using advanced technology, including thermal imaging and drones.

Feb 12 • 20:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

She lost her confidence and was afraid for her knee. How the Italian Brignone won her first Olympic gold

Federica Brignone, considered the best Italian skier in history, overcame personal challenges to win her first Olympic gold medal in super-G at Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Feb 12 • 16:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2026 Olympics: Romane Miradoli, a dream silver medal behind Federica Brignone

French skier Romane Miradoli won a silver medal in the Super G event at the 2026 Olympics, finishing behind legendary Italian skier Federica Brignone, who earned her first Olympic gold medal.

Feb 12 • 12:11 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Today Live | The Italians Expect a Gold Medal from Goggia

The Italian ski team anticipates a gold medal for Sofia Goggia at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics during the women's giant slalom event.

Feb 12 • 07:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Ski flop, the anger is super. Mattarella a fan in Cortina

The Italian ski team faced disappointment at the World Cup held in Cortina, where Swiss skiers dominated the podium.

Feb 12 • 07:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Fund and combined flop. SuperG and Wierer-Vittozzi for redemption

The Italian ski team's recent performance faced challenges, but the competitors remain hopeful for future successes.

Feb 11 • 07:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A joy to look at and a joy to expect: new gondola lift stations will be built in the Italian Alps

New gondola lift stations are set to be constructed in the Italian Alps, enhancing the area's appeal for tourists and skiers.

Feb 11 • 06:01 UTC

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