Alessia Crippa: Italy’s Skeleton Racing Queen 👑

Italian skeleton racer Alessia Crippa has built a career around one of the most extreme sports in the world. In this video, we look at how she went from alpine skiing and track and field to racing headfirst down icy tracks at around 75 mph. From making her international debut as a teenager to becoming one of Italy’s top skeleton racers, to battling injuries and chasing the Olympics. Song: Jim Yosef - Firefly | Progressive House | NCS - Copyright Free Music #womeninsports #sports #italy #wintersports #skeleton