Jan 26 (Reuters) - Federica ‌Brignone will continue her build-up for ‌the Olympics after sustaining serious leg injuries ‌last year by taking part in the Crans-Montana World Cup races in Switzerland this week, the Italian ‍skiing federation (FISI) said on Monday.

The ‍double overall World ‌Cup champion was sixth in the giant slalom ‍in Kronplatz ​last week in her first race since suffering double fractures to ⁠her left tibia and fibula and ‌ligament damage in April 2025, which sidelined her for ⁠over nine ‍months.