Goggia Recovery On Track In Race To Recover For Olympics
Jan 30, 2022, 3:39 PM
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, ITALY - JANUARY 23: Sofia Goggia of Team Italy competes during the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Super G on January 23, 2022 in Cortina d'Ampezzo Italy.
MILAN (AP) — Sofia Goggia’s recovery is on track but the Italian will likely have to wait until the end of the week to know whether she’ll be able to defend her Olympic downhill title.
The Italian ski federation says that a check-up has showed signs of improvement to Goggia’s left knee.
The 29-year-old crashed during a World Cup super-G in Cortina d’Ampezzo a week ago.
Curtoni wins World Cup super G, Goggia crashes in mixed day for Italy ski team.https://t.co/QvivI63c7L
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Goggia can step up her work in the pool and gym as she battles to be fit in time for the downhill at the Beijing Olympics on Feb. 15.
Goggia will likely miss the Olympic giant slalom on Feb. 7 and the super-G on Feb. 11.
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