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Brignone Eyes Olympic Comeback After Injury: I Won't Give Up

The Italian star Federica Brignone, 34, left the hospital in a wheelchair – but still hopes to start in the Olympic Games on home soil in ten months. I'm not someone who gives up, she says.

Brignone Eyes Olympic Comeback After Injury: I Won't Give Up

Federica Brignone's Olympic Hopes Uncertain After Knee Injury

Alpine star Federica Brignone also tore her cruciate ligament in her knee when she crashed. This means that the Olympic Games on home soil may be in jeopardy.

Federica Brignone's Olympic Hopes Uncertain After Knee Injury

Federica Brignone Suffers Multiple Leg Fractures in Ski Crash

Alpine star Federica Brignone crashed during the Italian Championship and was taken to a local hospital in the Val di Fassa area by helicopter. Now the Italian Ski Federation announces that the 34-year-old has suffered several leg fractures in her left leg.

Federica Brignone Suffers Multiple Leg Fractures in Ski Crash

Sara Hector Claims Bronze in World Championship Giant Slalom Final

Sara Hector finished third in the giant slalom in the World Championship final in Sun Valley, Idaho. .

Sara Hector Claims Bronze in World Championship Giant Slalom Final

New victory for the "Swedish" sensation

A 21-year-old girl from Sundsvall is making a success in the Alpine World Cup. Unfortunately for Sweden, Emma Aicher competes for Germany.

New victory for the "Swedish" sensation

Shiffrin's problem continues – crashed in Åre

The crash in November still bothers alpine queen Mikaela Shiffrin. In Åre's World Cup competition in giant slalom, she skied out already in the first run.

Shiffrin's problem continues – crashed in Åre

Hector's collapse: Missed top ten

Sara Hector had a good position after the first run in the giant slalom competition in Sestriere. But in the second run, it didn't go nearly as well.

Hector's collapse: Missed top ten

Tough Sara Hector Misses the Podium Again

Sara Hector just missed the podium when the Alpine World Cup resumed with a giant slalom on Friday in Italian Sestriere. Hector had a striking position after the first run, as fourth and with only two tenths up to the podium places.

Tough Sara Hector Misses the Podium Again

Shiffrin unrecognizable – worst in 13 years

Something has gotten stuck in the head of the greatest alpine skier of all time. Mikaela Shiffrin's giant slalom comeback was a failure.

Shiffrin unrecognizable – worst in 13 years

Hector's World Championship disappointment: "Doesn't help to dig a hole"

The Swede Sara Hector was one of the gold candidates in the World Championship giant slalom, but didn't make it in Saalbach. The reigning Olympic champion finished sixth.

Hector's World Championship disappointment: "Doesn't help to dig a hole"

Venier wins – abrupt end for Vonn

The home crowd celebrated properly in Saalbach. Happiest of all was probably Stephanie Venier.

Venier wins – abrupt end for Vonn

Vonn crashed out – second week in a row

It's not going well for alpine skiing queen Lindsey Vonn in the World Championship. During the downhill race in German Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the 40-year-old crashed out for the second week in a row.

Vonn crashed out – second week in a row

Hector's Disappointment – Crashed in World Championship Rehearsal

After three straight podium finishes, it came to a stop. Sara Hector skied out in the last giant slalom competition before the World Championship and crashed into a gate.

Hector's Disappointment – Crashed in World Championship Rehearsal

Vonn crashed in the Olympic Games slope

Lindsey Vonn was on her way to a top placement in Sunday's super-G in Cortina d'Ampezzo. But instead of a podium spot, the 40-year-old American, who has made a comeback in the Alpine World Cup this winter, crashed.

Vonn crashed in the Olympic Games slope

Vonn's successful comeback fell through

Sofia Goggia was in a class of her own when she won Saturday's downhill in the World Championship in Cortina d'Ampezzo. The Italian won in front of the home crowd on next year's Olympic Games slope, 42 hundredths ahead of Norwegian Kajsa Vickhoff Lie and 55 hundredths ahead of another Italian, Federica Brignone.

Vonn's successful comeback fell through

Macuga stole the show – Vonn missed the podium

Sixth in downhill and then fourth in super-G. Star Lindsey Vonn, USA, missed the podium when the Alpine World Cup visited Swiss S:t Anton.

Macuga stole the show – Vonn missed the podium

The Success – Sixth in the First Downhill in Six Years

It was nearly six years since Lindsey Vonn last skied a downhill race. It didn't show in her comeback.

The Success – Sixth in the First Downhill in Six Years

Hector still in form – second in Austria

Win last time and striking position before the second run. Sara Hector continues to show fine form in giant slalom, when she snatched second place in Austrian Semmering.

Hector still in form – second in Austria

Hector far from the top: "It sucks"

Sara Hector has never been on the podium in Sölden's alpine premiere competition. And it didn't happen this year either.

Hector far from the top: "It sucks"

Guide: Ahead of the Alpine Premiere in Sölden

An Austrian legend is making a comeback for the Netherlands, a Norwegian star will compete for Brazil – and an American giant is chasing their 100th victory. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the alpine World Championship cup start in Sölden.

Guide: Ahead of the Alpine Premiere in Sölden