Sofia Goggia is set to dominate the skiing world championships. On Tuesday, Italy won the parallel team event.
What happened?
Goggia and Brignone have been enjoying success lately, often finishing ahead of each other. Brignone finished 0.01 seconds ahead of Goggia to win the final World Cup downhill before the world championships.
Why it matters for Sofia Goggia
Goggia has five podium finishes in 11 races and two wins this season, despite starting her preparations late due to a crash last year. She had a metal rod inserted into her right leg attached with seven screws to repair her tibia and malleolus bones.
What comes next?
The Alpine skiing world championships will feature the super-G on Thursday and the downhill on Saturday. Goggia and Brignone might also join forces for the new team combined event next week.
Goggia would race downhill and Brignone would race slalom, despite slalom being Brignone's weakest event. Brignone has been on the podium in the last seven races she's completed and leads the overall World Cup standings and the downhill standings.
Goggia missed last season's World Cup finals while recovering from her injury. She's new to the course in Saalbach-Hinterglemm and still has a lot to study and learn from video analysis.
After placing 11th in downhill training on Wednesday, Goggia said the course is not difficult but difficult to master correctly. She claimed gold and silver in downhill at the last two Olympics but is seeking her first gold at the worlds.
Brignone won the giant slalom at last year's World Cup finals in Saalbach and finished second in the super-G. She's taken a big step up in downhill this season, claiming her first two victories in the discipline.
At 34, Brignone is the oldest woman to win. Goggia and Brignone are among the favorites in almost all of the upcoming women's events. They will try to do their best and not change anything, according to Brignone.
The times from the two racers will be added together to determine the final results in the team combined event. Goggia and Brignone will face tough competition, but they are ready to give it their all.
Goggia's preparations for this season were affected by her crash last year. She's been working hard to get back to her best and is now ready to compete at the highest level.
The skiing world championships will be an exciting event, with Goggia and Brignone being the ones to beat. They will face challenges, but they are confident in their abilities.
The super-G on Thursday will be the first big test for Goggia and Brignone. They will need to be at their best to win, but they are ready for the challenge.
Goggia and Brignone are not just rivals, but also teammates. They will work together to achieve their goals and make Italy proud.
The downhill on Saturday will be another big test for Goggia and Brignone. They will need to be fast and accurate to win, but they are confident in their abilities.
Goggia and Brignone are the favorites to win, but they will face tough competition. They will need to be at their best to come out on top.
The team combined event next week will be an exciting challenge for Goggia and Brignone. They will need to work together and use their skills to win.
Goggia and Brignone are ready to give it their all and make Italy proud. They will face challenges, but they are confident in their abilities.
The skiing world championships will be an exciting event, with Goggia and Brignone being the ones to beat. They will face tough competition, but they are ready to give it their all.