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Marta Bassino's Injury Threatens Olympic Dreams in Cortina

10/24/2025

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Marta Bassino sustained a lateral fracture of her left tibial plateau during preseason training in Val Senales, likely costing her the Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
She underwent surgery in Milan.
Bassino is expected to be sidelined four to six months, jeopardizing her participation in the February Olympics.
The Italian ski team already faces Federica Brignone, the World Cup champion, who is recovering from a serious leg injury.

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Marta Bassino sustained a lateral fracture of her left tibial plateau during preseason training in Val Senales, likely costing her the Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
She underwent surgery in Milan.
Bassino is expected to be sidelined four to six months, jeopardizing her participation in the February Olympics.
The Italian ski team already faces Federica Brignone, the World Cup champion, who is recovering from a serious leg injury.