Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger, 26, has died following an avalanche.
According to foreign media, such as the AP News, on Tuesday, the Swiss Ski Association confirmed that Hediger was killed in an avalanche near the Arosa resort, close to Davos, Switzerland. At the request of her family,
Out of respect for the family’s wishes, the association decided not to disclose further details about the tragic incident.
Born in 1998, Hediger represented Switzerland at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, competing in the women’s snowboard cross and mixed team events. She won silver and bronze medals at the FIS Snowboard World Cup in January and February.
Walter Reusser, president of the Swiss Ski Association, said, “We are shocked, and our thoughts are with Sophie’s family, to whom we offer our deepest condolences.” Her fans left messages of condolence on her last Instagram post, such as “Rest in peace, Queen of Snowboard,” or “May you find eternal peace.”
