Giada D’Antonio, a 16-year-old Italian Alpine skier, has suffered a serious injury during training for the women’s giant slalom. The Italian Winter Sports Federation confirmed she has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This unfortunate incident occurred ahead of a crucial event scheduled on February 18.
About Giada D’Antonio
D’Antonio is not only the youngest member of Italy’s Milano Cortina 2026 Alpine skiing team but also the first athlete from Naples to compete at a Winter Olympic Games. She made headlines for her performance in the slalom portion of the women’s team combined event, although she did not finish her run.
The Incident
On February 14, during a training session for the giant slalom, D’Antonio crashed and sustained a knee injury. Following the accident, an MRI scan revealed a sprain in her right knee and confirmed the ACL rupture. Due to this injury, she will be unable to compete in the remaining events of the Winter Games.
Further Evaluation and Support
The Italian Winter Sports Federation has stated that D’Antonio’s injury will be examined further by its Medical Commission. They will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine the best course of action for her recovery.
- Name: Giada D’Antonio
- Age: 16 years
- Event: Women’s Giant Slalom
- Injury: Ruptured anterior cruciate ligament
- Date of Incident: February 14
- Next Scheduled Event: February 18
- Team: Milano Cortina 2026
- Significance: First Neapolitan to participate in Winter Olympics
D’Antonio gained popularity after receiving a gesture of support from Mikaela Shiffrin, a member of Team USA. This connection has symbolized the spirit of sportsmanship at the Olympics.
The Alpine skiing community and fans are wishing her a speedy recovery as she looks to the future after this setback.
