Olympic Snowboarder Sophie Hediger Tragically Killed in Avalanche
Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger, a member of the Swiss snowboard cross national team, tragically died in an avalanche accident near Arosa, Switzerland, on Monday. The Swiss-Ski federation confirmed the 26-year-old's death but stated that no further details would be released out of respect for her family and partner's wishes. Hediger represented Switzerland at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, competing in the snowboard cross event, a discipline where athletes race head-to-head down a course featuring jumps, turns, and other obstacles. This season, 2023/24, marked a significant breakthrough in her career, as she achieved her first two World Cup podium finishes. These results highlighted her growing potential within the sport and made her loss even more devastating. Swiss-Ski sport chief executive Walter Reusser expressed the federation's deep sorrow and condolences to Hediger's family and loved ones. Avalanches are a […]