Federica Brignone ends season after
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Federica Brignone ends season after double Olympic gold

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Italian alpine star Federica Brignone, 35, has chosen to end the season after the double Olympic gold.

"I have asked a lot of my body in recent months. I have tried to finish the season, but my body has had to pay a high price," Brignone said.

Brignone won - against all odds - double gold in super-G and giant slalom at her home Olympics in February.

As recently as April last year, she severely injured her left leg in a crash and underwent two surgeries. She made a comeback two weeks before the Olympics.

The decision to cancel the season means that Brignone will miss the World Cup competitions in Åre on March 14-15, among other things.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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