Federica Brignone, mom Ninna Quario has a new doubt for Olympics
Among the most awaited protagonists of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina is Federica Brignone, just back from a speedy recovery from the serious injury suffered in the spring. Her mother Ninna Quario, a former skier and mother of the outperformer, guest on Radio Anch’io Sport on Rai Radio 1, told about her daughter’s feelings and also her own.
“The motivation to be at these Games was also to be one of the flag bearers, it was one of the springs to make her work even harder. I think she would have done it anyway after the accident in April last year. Her first goal was to get well, but there was also the competitive goal to achieve. He did it, he burned the time, by all accounts it was almost a miracle. The first giant had been very encouraging, with sixth place. The fast races, the downhill test and the SuperG in Crans-Montana were a little less so, as Faith realized that she was still a little behind especially in the confidence aspect”.
“On Tuesday Federica will travel to Cortina and rehearse for the downhill to assess how she feels and whether to try for the downhill. Last year she had an incredible season in downhill, won the World Cup. However, it’s really the discipline where she came in later and the one where she has the hardest time coming back. You go faster, there are bigger risks, you have to be really ready and trained. You can”t improvise.
“I heard from her yesterday. She was a bit challenged after the last race, but determined to continue her recovery path. She is definitely not going to give up, leaving no stone unturned, not just for the Olympic goal. She always said she did not want this injury to end her career” she added.
“There has still been no choice on races by Federica, but she will definitely do the giant” concluded Quario.
