Overall ski champion Brignone discharged from the hospital after breaking her leg
- Federica Brignone, the overall World Cup skiing champion, was discharged from the hospital five days after breaking multiple bones in her left leg and undergoing surgery.
- Brignone's injury included a torn ACL, creating doubt about her participation in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics in 10 months.
- Andrea Panzeri, medical chief of the Italian Winter Sports Federation, stated it will take at least 45 days to develop a timeline for Brignone's return to racing.
- Brignone indicated that she is unsure how long her recovery will take and expressed determination, saying, 'I'm not someone who gives up.
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Even more than taking part in the Olympic Games 2026 in her country, the goal of the world's number 1 alpine ski is to heal completely, she said on Tuesday in Milan when she left the hospital.
World Cup ski champion Federica Brignone's return uncertain 10 months from Olympics
Overall World Cup skiing champion Federica Brignone was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday, five days after breaking multiple bones in her left leg in a giant slalom crash and undergoing surgery.

Overall ski champion Brignone discharged from the hospital after breaking her leg
Overall World Cup skiing champion Federica Brignone has been discharged from the hospital. The move comes five days after she broke multiple bones in her left leg in a giant slalom crash and underwent surgery.
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