Federica Brignone Claims Historic Olympic Super-G Gold at Milano Cortina 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, 15 February 2026 – Italian skiing icon Federica Brignone has cemented her legacy as one of the greatest Alpine athletes of all time, securing a sensational gold medal in the women’s Super-G at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Competing on home snow at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, the 35-year-old completed a miraculous comeback from a career-threatening injury to claim the only major title missing from her trophy cabinet.
A Record-Breaking Triumph
Brignone’s victory on Thursday, 12 February 2026, was nothing short of cinematic. Starting as the sixth skier, she navigated the challenging, foggy conditions of the Cortina course with a time of 1:23.41. Her performance was enough to hold off France’s Romane Miradoli, who took silver, and Austria’s Cornelia Huetter, who claimed the bronze.
At 35 years and 213 days old, Brignone has officially become the oldest Olympic gold medallist in the history of Alpine skiing, surpassing the previous record held by Norway’s Aksel Lund Svindal. This victory marks her fourth Olympic medal and her first gold, following a career that has spanned nearly two decades at the highest level of the sport.
The “Miracle” Comeback
The road to Cortina was fraught with physical and emotional hurdles. In April 2025, Brignone suffered a devastating double fracture of the tibia and fibula in her left leg. Many analysts speculated that the injury would force the 2020 Overall World Cup champion into retirement. However, after ten months of intensive rehabilitation and what she described as “not a day without pain,” she returned to the World Cup circuit in January 2026 before peaking just in time for her home Games.
Milano Cortina 2026: Women’s Super-G Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Nationality | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Gold) | Federica Brignone | Italy | 1:23.41 |
| 2 (Silver) | Romane Miradoli | France | 1:23.82 |
| 3 (Bronze) | Cornelia Huetter | Austria | 1:23.93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Olympic medals does Federica Brignone have?
Following her gold medal win at Milano Cortina 2026, Federica Brignone now possesses four Olympic medals: one gold (Super-G 2026), two silvers (Giant Slalom 2022, Super-G 2022), and one bronze (Giant Slalom 2018).
What injury did Brignone recover from before the 2026 Olympics?
Brignone suffered a double fracture of the tibia and fibula in her left leg in April 2025. She returned to competitive skiing only one month before the start of the 2026 Winter Games.
Is Federica Brignone the oldest Olympic skiing champion?
Yes. By winning gold at age 35, she is the oldest athlete, male or female, to win an Olympic gold medal in Alpine skiing, breaking the record previously held by Aksel Lund Svindal.