Federica Brignone wins second Olympic gold medal in giant slalom

Italian skier claims victory on home soil at 2026 Winter Games

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Federica Brignone of Italy won her second Olympic gold medal in the women's giant slalom event at the 2026 Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Brignone was emotional as she absorbed the magnitude of her achievement on home soil, with the silver medalists close behind her on the podium.

Why it matters

Brignone's victory is a major accomplishment for the Italian skier, who has now cemented her status as one of the top alpine skiers in the world with two Olympic gold medals. The home crowd in Cortina d'Ampezzo provided a raucous atmosphere for Brignone's triumph.

The details

Brignone finished the two-run giant slalom event with a combined time of 2 minutes, 11.23 seconds, edging out the silver medalists by a slim margin. This was Brignone's second Olympic gold medal, having also won the combined event at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.

  • The women's giant slalom event took place on February 15, 2026 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
  • Brignone won her first Olympic gold medal in the combined event at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.

The players

Federica Brignone

An Italian alpine skier who has now won two Olympic gold medals, cementing her status as one of the top skiers in the world.

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What they’re saying

“I'm still trying to process everything that's happened. Winning gold at home is a dream come true.”

— Federica Brignone (Stamford Advocate)

The takeaway

Brignone's second Olympic gold medal cements her legacy as one of Italy's greatest alpine skiers, and her triumph on home soil in Cortina d'Ampezzo will be celebrated throughout the country.