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APTOPIX World Cup Giant Slalom Skiing
Italy's Federica Brignone is reflected in the crystal globe trophy after winning the women's giant slalom season championship at the World Cup Finals, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Sun Valley, Idaho. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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MILAN (AP) — Freshly crowned overall World Cup skiing champion Federica Brignone crashed during the giant slalom at the Italian championships on Thursday and was airlifted to a local hospital.
The Italian Winter Sports Federation said it was awaiting medical exams before reporting any injuries.
Brignone led the opening the run of the race at the Lusia ski area in Val di Fassa before she crashed through a gate and lost control during the second run, prompting her to tumble over and crash through the next gate as well.