Lovere is considered a part of the Val Camonica. Nadia competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino and 2014 in Sochi, Russia; but nagging injuries have hampered her biggest chances. She has always been spoken of in terms of "potential." After undergoing surgery early last summer, she has rebounded strong this winter; including a bronze medal in the downhill at the World Championships last month in Austria. Fanchini was bested by fellow Italian teammates Sofia Goggia and Federica Brignone; all three Lombards ('Goggia leads Italian sweep at World Cup downhill'). Now 31, it appears that Nadia is poised to make a strong effort in what is probably her last chance at Olympic glory.
Nadia Fanchini (Wikipedia)
Nadia Fanchini (NBC Olympics)
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Other Lombard Alpine skiiers
Sofia Goggia - Budding 25 year old superstar from Bergamo
Federica Brignone - Primed and ready 27 year old from Milan
Irene Curtoni - 32 year old veteran French-born skiier of Valtellinese descent
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