Federica Brignone he returned to skiing 237 days after a fall at the World Championships on April 3 that left him with fractures of the tibial bone and head of the fibula of his left leg. More than two months after its start Milan-Cortina OlympicsThe 35-year-old Italian champion tasted snow again in Cervinia, on the slopes of Plain Maison. Also present were Federica’s brother and coach Davide, skier Mauro Sbardelotto and physiotherapist Federico Bristot.
Ninna Quario (Brignone’s mother): “Fede doesn’t want to be a hero. But I think we are on the right track”
The Women’s World Cup holder “completed the first part of her physical re-education in JMedical of Turinrecently received the green light from the Fission Medical Commission to proceed with its recovery plan, including additional track work,” reads a note from Physics.
“This is how he presented himself on the snow of Cervinia, where he completed several laps on a ski tour, accompanied by federal technicians. The aim of this phase is to add stability and confidence to his journey, a goal that the Valle d’Aosta champion will also achieve in the coming weeks, where he will alternate loading phases in the gym with subsequent days on the track”. Weather permitting, Brignone could be back on track as soon as tomorrow.
Possible return to the track
Precisely on the day of the departure of the Olympic torch relay, Federica Brignone’s return to the slopes seems to be an encouraging sign. But the road to Cortina – where the women’s alpine skiing competition at the Italian Olympics will take place – is still very long. And it is difficult to estimate the official date of Federica’s return to competition.
The World Cup stages Kranjska Gora (giant slalom), Zauchensee (super-G, downhill), Tarvisio (super-G, downhill), Plan de Corones (giant slalom), Spindleruv Mlyn (special slalom, giant slalom) and Crans Montana (super-G, downhill) are scheduled for January. This will be the final test before the Olympics. To be there, even on just one occasion, would be a huge success.
