Federica Brignone: Now also newly in love?

Federica Brignone became a national heroine at the Olympic Games. Is the ski queen now also newly in love? Spectacular rumors are circulating in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

February 16, 2026

From: det

Federica Brignone is having the time of her life. In Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Aosta native won two Olympic gold medals within four days. These are the successes that were still missing from her incredible career. And all this after the brutal injury she suffered in April 2025 – an injury that almost ended her career.

But Brignone isn't just on cloud nine in her sporting career. The 35-year-old also seems to be completely happy in her personal life. According to several Italian media outlets, the two-time Olympic champion is said to be newly in love – with a man named James Mbaye. Apparently, he was sitting with Brignone. magnificent gold show on Sunday in the stands, right next to "Fede's" family. He was wearing a cap with a tiger on it – Brignone's trademark.

Is James Mbaye Federica Brignone's new boyfriend? © Facebook

Mbaye is from Senegal and used to be a basketball player in Italy. He played in Serie D and Serie C, including in Rimini and Florence. However, Mbaye has since changed careers and is now working primarily as a model, including in Italy, Germany, and Turkey. His Instagram profile has been set to private since Monday morning, when the first rumors of a romance surfaced.

There is currently no official confirmation of the romantic relationship between Mbaye and Brignone. The exceptional Italian athlete is known for preferring to keep her private life private and enjoy her life in peace.

Keywords Winter sports Olympics 2026 Federico Brignone Alpine skiing