TOSport is also at home in Sanremo. There were many athletes who graced the Ariston stage. Think of the footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic, to the volleyball player Paola Egonuto Valentino Rossi or to Federica Pellegrini. This year to compensate for the “no” of Jannik Sinner (first Italian tennis player to win the Australian Open) the skier took care of it Federica Brignoneguest of the first evening of the 74th edition of the festival (su Rai 1).
A champion who broke record after recordwhich arrived at Sanremo directly from the slopes and which will make Italians dream in the race on Saturday Giant Slalom in Soldeu, in the Pyrenees. The Italians will enjoy his race and then the Sanremo final.
Federica Brignone in Sanremo: who is the guest of the first evening
This evening the ski champion takes to the Sanremo stage. From her La Salle, in Valle D’Aosta, she revealed herself in the city of flowers after training. And she will leave again tomorrow in view of Saturday’s race Giant Slalom in Soldeu, in the Pyrenees. At 33 the athlete, trained by her father (a former skier), won three Olympic medals and as many world champions, including one overall World Cup (first Italian to win the trophy) and three in specialties.
She is the Italian skier with the most podiums in her career, 63 (of which 24 victories). She said yes to Amadeus’ invitation, unlike the tennis player Jannik Sinner, who preferred to dedicate himself to training in view of the Rotterdam tournament, starting on 12 February.
«As an athlete I understand this, you have your own agenda and you want to focus on that. He will have other opportunities”, declared Brignone.
Federica Brignone’s passion for music
Even the Aosta Valley skier at the artistic director’s invitation had doubts when thinking about training and competitions, but then she decided to participate in the Sanremo event: «It could have been a unique experience», said the champion.
As a great music fan he couldn’t miss the opportunity. Among his favorite singers are Dire Straits, Tracy ChapmanMarco Mengoni, who will be co-host of Sanremo tonight, and Laura Pausinieligible name for the next edition of the festival.
Sofia Goggia and Federica Brignone. (HANDLE)
Rivalry, esteem and best wishes to the injured Sofia Goggia
There is another skier who holds the Italian flag high together with Federica Brignone, her name is Sofia Goggiawho just recently underwent an operation for her fractureure of the tibia and malleolus during a workout. The season of the downhill skier from Bergamo ends here.
Federica Brignone he addressed a thought to his colleague and rival on social media: «I’m so sorry about SofiaI hope that everything will be alright. But she’s tough, she’s come back many times and she’ll make it this time too. This year, unfortunately, not only her, but also many big names in my discipline got hurt, like Kilde and MIkaela Shriffin: it’s terrible, also because the world collapses around you.” Happy birthday Sofia!
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