Milan, 1 July (LaPresse) – “A legendary ski champion, she has made the City of Milan proud of her successes and sporting achievements.” With these words, Mayor Giuseppe Sala awarded the Ambrogino d’Oro, the city’s highest honour, to multiple Olympic champion Federica Brignone. The award citation highlights the strength she demonstrated in “taking on the impossible following a serious injury. Her perseverance, commitment, energy and great passion for the sport have enabled her to achieve results of the very highest standard, establishing herself as one of the most successful female skiers at both national and international level”. “I am proud to represent a city and a country, and to uphold values and principles that leave a lasting mark. If I can be a source of inspiration, I am happy; I do so by trying to set a good example,” said Brignone, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the award ceremony.
Skiing: Sala awards Brignone the Ambrogino d’oro: “He took on the impossible”
Milan, 1 July (LaPresse) – “A legendary ski champion, she has made the City of Milan proud of her successes and sporting achievements.” With these words, Mayor Giuseppe Sala awarded the Ambrogino d’Oro, the city’s highest honour, to multiple Olympic champion Federica Brignone. The award citation highlights the strength she demonstrated in “taking on the impossible following a serious injury. Her perseverance, commitment, energy and great passion for the sport have enabled her to achieve results of the very highest standard, establishing herself as one of the most successful female skiers at both national and international level”. “I am proud to represent a city and a country, and to uphold values and principles that leave a lasting mark. If I can be a source of inspiration, I am happy; I do so by trying to set a good example,” said Brignone, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the award ceremony.
