Sofia Goggia speaks out on rivalry with Federica Brignone

The words of Sofia Goggia

Sofia Goggia saw her victory in the downhill in Garmisch slip away on the nicest of terms. The skier from Bergamo, in fact, è was mocked by a single hundredth by compatriot Federica Brignone, who è won her second success in the specialty after the one obtained in St. Anton in Austria. At the official website of the "FISI", in addition to analyzing her performance, the Bergamo native è also dwelt on the rivalryà with her colleague from Valle d’Aosta.

"At the penultimate intermediate I è dislocated my right shoulder because of the broken bead and had to end the test without getting into the best position. Federica deserved to win, as I did not do a perfect race" began the skier from Bergamo.

"The challenge between us è a continuous stimulus for both of us, a spur to always be on the ball in all disciplines. I am doing great things, evaluating my preparation and the injury of a year ago. I perfectly agree with everything Federica said about our rivalry " concluded Sofia Goggia. 

Thanks to the success in Garmisch Brignone è moved to the top of the specialty ranking with 289 points overtaking just her compatriot from Bergamo stopped at 260.