Federica Brignone, the Italian ski champion, achieved an emotional double Olympic victory at the home games in Milan and Cortina, but now grapples with the aftermath of a harrowing injury sustained in April 2025. Following a significant fall at the Italian championships that resulted in multiple fractures of the fibula and tibia head along with a torn ACL, Brignone has publicly shared her struggles with chronic pain, saying it impacts her daily life. At 35, she candidly discussed her condition, noting that she may not return if her situation does not improve: 'If it has to be a suffering, because I feel too bad, you probably won't see me next year.'