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Teen Alpine Skier Giada d'Antonio Tears ACL Ahead of Olympics

2/14/2026

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Giada d'Antonio, 16, Italy's Alpine skier, tore her anterior cruciate ligament during training for 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo after crashing in Dobbiaco, 30 km from the venue.
The Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) said an MRI confirmed the injury.
A date for her surgery will be discussed soon.
Earlier in the week, D'Antonio did not finish the Alpine combined race after losing a ski during her slalom run.

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Giada d'Antonio, 16, Italy's Alpine skier, tore her anterior cruciate ligament during training for 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo after crashing in Dobbiaco, 30 km from the venue.
The Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) said an MRI confirmed the injury.
A date for her surgery will be discussed soon.
Earlier in the week, D'Antonio did not finish the Alpine combined race after losing a ski during her slalom run.