Giada D'Antonio has been seriously injured. © Pentaphoto

Seriously injured: Forced break for Italian ski talent

Following her training crash in Toblach, there is sad certainty: Giada D'Antonio has suffered a serious injury and will be out for the rest of the season.

February 15, 2026

From: leo

The day before the Olympic giant slalom, Italy's women's team trained in Toblach. Although she will not be competing in this discipline in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Giada D'Antonio also participated in the training session. During the session, she suffered a serious fall: the 16-year-old missed a gate and was taken to the hospital with a suspected torn cruciate ligament. Late that evening, the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) confirmed the serious injury.

For the southern Italian skier, the Olympic Games – and also her first season at the senior level – came to an abrupt end. D'Antonio was scheduled to compete in the slalom next Wednesday after being eliminated from the team event.

surgery in the next few days

D'Antonio has not yet undergone any surgery. The date of the operation will be determined in the coming days by the association's medical committee together with the 16-year-old's family.

Giada D'Antonio will be out for an extended period. © Pentaphoto

D'Antonio started the season in the FIS category but made her World Cup debut in December. However, she failed to score any points in three races. Her subsequent nomination for the Olympics caused quite a stir in Italy. sometimes heated debates from which Federica Brignone's mother, Maria Rosa Quario, had also participated.

A small slalom team

One thing is certain: D'Antonio now faces a long rehabilitation period before she can ski again. Her absence also reduces Italy's team for the Olympic slalom next Wednesday. Alongside Lara Della Mea and Martina Peterlini, 17-year-old Anna Trocker will complete the team.