Compagnoni's last great moment: At the 1998 Olympics she won gold in the giant slalom and silver in the slalom. © APA/BARBARA GINDL

Italy's greatest skier of all time is celebrating a milestone birthday

“Partying was never my thing. I was celebrated by others for my successes, that's enough for me," says Deborah Compagnoni in her usual modest way. In the 90s she was the female counterpart to the great Alberto Tomba, and celebrated more successes than any Italian woman before or after her. Today she turns 50 years old.

June 04, 2020

By: Alexander Foppa