Swiss Olympic snowboarder dies in avalanche at 26 years old

Category: Sports

Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, died in an avalanche at the Arosa resort. The 26-year-old had recently achieved podium finishes in the World Cup and was known for her passion for freeriding. Swiss Ski expressed deep sorrow over her tragic death, which occurred just before Christmas.

Keywords: Sophie Hediger, snowboard cross, avalanche

Source: CBS News

Update At: 12/25/2024

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