Ski Heroes
A podcast about ski heroes! Each episode tells the story of someone who has excelled at and/or had an impact on the wonderful sport of skiing - a real ski hero.
Ski Heroes
Episode 16 - The female Compagnoni
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Her aggressive style of skiing made people compare her to fellow Italian skier Alberto Tomba, but she was no female version of him. Her demeanor may have been humble and shy, but Deborah Compagnoni was fearless on the slope. Despite an injury plagued career, she had a unique ability to pull it together when it mattered the most. In Episode 16, we explore Compagnoni's career through wins, injuries, and massive Olympic successes