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Alpine Pulse – Sofia Goggia: Fearless Racing, Olympic Dreams, and Comebacks Against All Odds

Jan 16, 2026·Alpine Skiing
Alpine Pulse – Sofia Goggia: Fearless Racing, Olympic Dreams, and Comebacks Against All Odds
Alpine Pulse – Sofia Goggia: Fearless Racing, Olympic Dreams, and Comebacks Against All Odds

In the latest episode of Alpine Pulse, Sofia Goggia (ITA / Atomic) opens up about the extraordinary journey that shaped her into one of alpine skiing’s most fearless champions. From chasing her older brother down the slopes near Bergamo to standing atop Olympic podiums, Sofia shares how her childhood dreams evolved into a career defined by speed, grit, and unshakable passion.

Since I was nine years old, my dream has always been about winning the Olympic Games in Downhill. Then, of course, you start with Giant Slalom and technical events, but I think my passion has always been speed.Sofia Goggia (ITA / Atomic)

Joined by commentator Nick Fellows, she reveals what it truly feels like to push limits at 110 km/h, how the mountains forged her hunger for speed, and why resilience became her greatest ally. Sofia also offers rare insight into the people who keep her grounded — especially her father, whose quiet strength and unwavering support remain central to her life, even from outside the skiing world.

Throughout the conversation, Sofia reflects on how injuries have shaped her mindset from the earliest days of her World Cup career, long before she became a global icon. These setbacks didn’t break her spirit — they forged it.

Through candid stories of adversity, authenticity, and a lifelong love for skiing, this episode brings listeners closer to the human being behind the champion — a woman who chases her dreams with courage, heart, and uncompromising determination.

Whether you're passionate about ski racing or simply drawn to powerful human stories, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Tune in and feel the pulse of alpine greatness.

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With new episodes released every week, Alpine Pulse – Unplugged continues to grow as FIS’s key editorial platform dedicated to the deeper stories of Alpine Skiing.

Alpine Pulse is a FIS Originals production by FIS - International Ski and Snowboard Federation in cooperation with Maniac Studios.

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