This summer the skier Federica Brignone, who is establishing herself as one of the strongest athletes of the Italian national ski team, was granted the title of "Ambassador of Santa Maria Maggiore" for her outstanding sports results. The skier, despite her origins in Valle d'Aosta, also has roots in the capital of Vigezzo, as her grandparents live in Santa Maria Maggiore. The mayor Claudio Cottini, who personally conferred the title on the champion, said he was very pleased that an ambassador of the town has achieved success all over the world..