Italian Women's Ski Team summer training
Italian Women's Ski Team summer training

It may be the middle of the summer but the women of the Italian Ski Team are hard at work preparing for the upcoming competition season including the 2026 Winter Olympics on their home turf.

It was a steamy 102° at the Giulio Onesti Olympic Preparation Centre so the ladies dialed back the outdoor training and opted for mostly indoor dryland work before finishing off with a ice-bath.

“From intense training sessions to shared smiles, the team is building strength and spirit under the summer sun. Focus, fun, and pure team energy — this is how Azzurre get ready for winter!”

Its still a bit early to start paying attention to the countdown until the opening ceremonies for Milana Cortina 2026 but in case you were wondering we are 213 days out.

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