Overall ski champion Brignone breaks leg in crash with home Olympics approaching
- Federica Brignone, the overall World Cup champion, crashed on Thursday during the giant slalom at the Italian championships.
- Brignone, who led the first run, lost control and crashed through a gate during her second run at Lusia ski area.
- After tumbling over, Brignone was airlifted to a hospital in Trento following the crash at Val di Fassa.
- Brignone was diagnosed with multiple fractures in her tibial plateau and fibula bone, according to the Italian Winter Sports Federation.
- Brignone, finishing her best season with 10 World Cup wins, will be moved to a Milan hospital for further exams and surgery timeline.
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