Sofia Goggia
Italian Alpine skier, Olympic gold medalist
Born
November 15th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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An accomplished Alpine skier, achieved significant success on the World Cup circuit and international competitions. Gained recognition by winning a gold medal in the downhill event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Consistently performed well in World Cup races, securing multiple victories and podium finishes throughout her career. Competed for the Italian national team and specialized in the downhill and super-G disciplines.
Won a gold medal in downhill at the 2018 Winter Olympics
Claimed multiple World Cup victories
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