Sofia Goggia: Concerns Over a Medical Emergency in Argentina—What Happened?

Concerns for Sofia Goggia, who was forced to abandon the training session she was participating in while in Ushuaia. As is always the case this time of year, many European skiers travel to Argentina to take advantage of the winter snow in the Southern Hemisphere in preparation for the upcoming competitive season, which will traditionally kick off in late October with the giant slalom in Sölden.

The former Olympic champion had been participating in these crucial summer training sessions for three weeks, but, according to a report from FISI, she experienced unspecified “illness.” In agreement with the FISI Medical Commission, chaired by Dr. Andrea Panzeri, Goggia has decided to return to Italy to undergo the necessary medical examinations in the coming days.

In an interview with *Corriere della Sera* in June, Sofia Goggia spoke about her career and her life, starting with what made her most proud this year: her degree from LUISS: “It was a challenging ‘journey,’ partly because of Luiss’s rules: exams, for example, must be taken in person. So I ended up taking one after the races in St. Moritz and before those in Val d’Isère. On Monday I was in Rome; by Tuesday evening I was already in France. I’ve explored the meaning, the dynamics, and sometimes the contradictions of the Games. In the end, I realized their enduring importance, given that they bring about decisive turning points for the cities that host them. Am I still a role model? For me, they are a perpetual role model.”

In Sofia, she regretted not attending classes: “I would have liked to experience the exchange of ideas with them. I missed that. But I had expected it, and in any case, studying at the university—even though it was complicated at first because I had to get back into a routine—was wonderful.”

The season was positive, even if it fell short of her expectations. The bronze medal and the Super-G World Cup title were excellent results: “But I’ll cut to the chase: I often felt an excessive amount of pressure. And I wasn’t the one putting it on myself.” Now there’s a change in staff, with Gianluca Rulfi returning as the key figure: “He’ll continue to coordinate the women’s national team, while also focusing on me in particular again: he gives me a sense of balance and serenity.”