26-year-old Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland’s national snowboard cross team, tragically died in an avalanche at the Arosa mountain resort on Monday, the Swiss-Ski federation announced.
Hediger, who competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics and recently secured her first two World Cup podium finishes in the 2023-24 season, was remembered with heartfelt condolences from Swiss-Ski Sport CEO Walter Reusser. The federation expressed its grief and respect for her family’s privacy, stating that no further details about her death would be disclosed.
Rest In Peace Sophie Hediger 🕊 pic.twitter.com/MpU2W3530H
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