Lara Della Mea, born on February 24, 2000, in Sondrio, Italy, is an alpine skier specializing in slalom. She began skiing at age three and trained with the Bormio club. Della Mea made her World Cup debut in 2018 and secured her first slalom victory in 2022 at Kranjska Gora. Her notable results include a bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships, multiple World Cup podiums, and consistent top-10 finishes. At the 2022 Beijing Olympics, she placed 7th in slalom and 12th in giant slalom.
In the 2025/26 season, Della Mea leads the World Cup slalom standings with wins in Killington, Levi, and Semmering, positioning her as a leading contender for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. Standing 165 cm tall with a compact athletic build, she is recognized for her technical skills. She maintains an Instagram presence to share training and race updates while keeping her personal life private.
