THEhe Olympics are the fulfillment of a dream and the ship is a family matter. Federica Cassol, Aosta Valley cross-country skier which will make its debut in Milan-Cortina 2026she grew up in Sarrein Aosta Valleyand its natural environment is the mountains. Father Fiorenzo and mother Cristiana they introduced her to skiing from an early age: at just six years old he is already on the trackready to discover the thrill of the snow and the challenge of the first turns.
Federica Cassol Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics
Today Federica is part of the Italian women’s sprint teamtogether with Iris De Martin Pinter, Caterina Ganz and Nicole Monsorno. His focus is entirely on the Olympics: handle pressure, stay focused and turn emotion into grit. The sprint it is the “show” test of cross-country skiing: short races, high adrenaline, resistance and speed. For Federicait will be an opportunity to demonstrate how much commitment, passion and perseverance can lead to the most important stage of world sport.
Born on skis and with the mountains in her blood
Federica is part of Army Sports Centerwhich allows her to train at a professional level and with logistical and technical support. Start practicing it downhill skis at the age of six at Ski Club Sarrethen also exploring the biathlonbefore finally focusing on bottomspecializing in free technique And sprintwhere he can make the most of his speed and power. As a child she observed mom and dad compete in amateur competitions; today they are the ones rooting for her. Destiny is clear from adolescence: at 16 he already knows that cross-country skiing it will be his path, and he dreams of participating in it World Cupa goal he reached in January 2024 in Oberhof.
The 2025/2026 season and growth in the World Cup
Winter 2025 marks a turning point: it firmly enters the sphere of Italian national teamobtaining notable placings. First there fifth position in the classic sprint team at the World Championships in Norway with Caterina Ganzthen the ninth place in the free sprint in Lahtithe first individual top ten in the World Cup of his career. At the inaugural stage of the World Cup in Ruka, Finlanddispute the sprint in classical techniquequalifying brilliantly for the knockout heats. Despite the elimination in the quarter-finals, the result represents an important signal: Cassol proves it can compete on an international level and consolidates his place in the blue team.
Mental maturation and the leap in quality
In an interview on The PressFederica attributes her growth not only to physical training, but also to mental maturity acquired in recent years. By interacting with expert technicians such as Renato Pasini and training with top-level teammates such as Nicole Monsornohe developed confidence, race strategy and ability to handle pressure. Her perseverance and determination allowed her to overcome initial doubts and transform herself from promising to… reference athlete of the Italian women’s cross country.
«I will try to enjoy these Olympics to the fullest»
With qualification in World Cup, Federica Cassol look now towards Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics with ambition and awareness. «Until it’s written, you never know. Receiving the call was wonderful. It will be important to stay focused, enjoy the atmosphere and transform emotion into determination», he tells AostaEvening. «I will try to enjoy these Olympics to the fullest: stay focused, savor the atmosphere and turn it into determination.”
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