Overview
- The Italian skier is pursuing a comeback for the 2026 home Olympics after an April injury described as a displaced tibial plateau fracture with damage near the fibula head.
- She recently completed evaluations at CONI’s Institute of Sports Medicine under the protocol for probable Olympic athletes.
- Brignone said her initial sensations back on snow were “catastrophic,” noting persistent pain that has begun to improve.
- She emphasized that recreational runs feel manageable but she has not yet tested high speed on a set course.
- With the typical seven-month buildup missing, she expects the coming week to be decisive as she attempts to resume full, adaptable training.