In a story that captures the heart of Olympic glory, Italian skiing sensation Federica Brignone stormed to victory in the women’s Super-G event at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday, February 12, securing her first-ever Olympic gold medal and etching her name into the history books.
The 35-year-old home favorite, racing on the iconic Olimpia delle Tofane course amid challenging foggy conditions and flat light, delivered a masterful, tactical run clocking 1:23.41 to top a competitive 43-athlete field. France’s Romane Miradoli claimed silver (+0.41 seconds), while Austria’s Cornelia Hütter took bronze (+0.52 seconds).
Brignone’s triumph marks Italy’s first Alpine skiing gold of the Games and completes her Olympic medal set, following a silver and bronze in giant slalom and combined events from previous Winter Olympics. Remarkably, this victory came just 10 months after a devastating injury—a double leg break requiring multiple surgeries—that threatened to end her career. Returning with limited preparation, the veteran skier, now the oldest-ever Olympic Alpine gold medalist, proved unstoppable in the decisive sectors.
“I never thought I would win gold,” Brignone said post-race, reflecting on exceeding her own expectations in what many are calling the defining performance of Milano Cortina 2026.
The emotional win sparked jubilant celebrations among Italian fans and the broader skiing community, highlighting resilience, determination, and the magic of competing on home snow.
Congratulations to Federica Brignone—the Snow Tiger roars supreme! 🎿✨
