The athlete lost his life in Arosa, at the age of just 26. Swiss-Ski Sport CEO Reusser: “We are amazed”
December 24, 2024
Sophie Hedigermember of the Swiss national team snowboardcrossAnd dead yesterday under an avalanche in Arosa, at the age of just 26 years old. “We are stunned and we think of Sophie's family, to whom we offer our most sincere condolences,” said Walter Reusser, CEO Sport of Swiss-Ski.
Sophie Hediger died while freeriding
Hediger grew up in Horgen and spent a lot of time in Arosa. It was there that his life ended tragically, abruptly and too soon, while practicing the freerideand hobby who he loved very much.
His career
The Swiss athlete achieved her first two podiums in World Cup during the season 2023/24. During the dress rehearsal for the world championships St. Moritz she came second; winning a medal at the world championships on home soil in Engadine next March was one of his sporting dreams. He got another one by competing in the 2022 Olympic Games in China.
Mourning
In agreement with the family of the 26-year-old and her partner, Swiss-Ski is not providing further information on Hediger's death and asks to respect the private sphere of the mourner.
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