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Federica Brignone Says Her Body Will Never Fully Heal and Season Start Is Uncertain

Persistent pain and limited rehab mean she will test skis in early August to decide whether to attempt the 2026/27 season.

Overview

  • In a mid-July interview with L'Equipe reported by major Italian outlets, Brignone said her body "will never fully recover" from the serious spring 2025 injury.
  • She described constant pain and trouble walking and said she cannot run or put full weight on the injured leg.
  • Her current training is limited to cycling, swimming and gym work while she continues therapy and rebuilding muscle.
  • Brignone plans to try skiing in early August and has a ticket to join the Italian team's Ushuaia camp in September but will only race if pain proves tolerable.
  • The injury, a fracture to her lower leg in spring 2025 that required surgery and left a plate in place, has slowed recovery and leaves uncertainty over her World Cup participation even as she eyes the 2027 World Championships.