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Federica Brignone wins giant slalom for second Olympic gold

Federica Brignone comes back from torn ACL to win two Olympic gold medals

One of the biggest stories for the host nation Italy at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games has been the amazing comeback story for alpine skier Federica Brignone.

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Federica Brignone Becomes Oldest Olympic Giant Slalom Champion

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Federica Brignone wins giant slalom for second Olympic gold in stunning comeback

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Mikaela Shiffrin misses podium in giant slalom as Olympic drought continues

Mikaela Shiffrin finished off the podium.

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Mikaela Shiffrin misses giant slalom podium as Olympic misery continues

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Italy sets Winter Olympics record on medal‑heavy Sunday

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Federica Brignone, Mikaela Shiffrin and the power of not thinking at the Winter Olympics

Brignone, who rated herself “not even 80%” when these Olympic Games began, won her second gold medal in five days, claiming the giant slalom title to go with her top finish in the Super G.

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Italy break own Winter Olympics medal record and Milan/Cortina target

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Brignone completes golden Alpine ski double on home snow

History-maker Brignone completes Olympic fairy tale as Shiffrin's medal misery continues

Federica Brignone completed a Winter Olympic fairy tale on Sunday after claiming her second gold of the Milan-Cortina Games, as out-of-sorts Mikaela Shiffrin again missed out on the medals.Her last Olympic medal came with victory in the giant slalom during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

Lindsey Vonn Reacts to Olympic Skier’s Winter Games Comeback

While Lindsey Vonn ’s comeback at the 2026 Winter Olympics didn’t go according to plan, Italian skier Federica Brignone’s was one for the history books. Less than a year after suffering a career-threatening injury at the Italian Alpine Ski Championships, the 35-year-old defied the odds to win her maiden Olympic gold medal on Thursday.