Saturday, February 8, 2025

Swiss Snowboarder Sophie Hediger Killed in Avalanche Tragedy

Swiss snowboard national team member Sophie Hediger / Photo: Social media
Swiss snowboard national team member Sophie Hediger / Photo: Social media

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.”

Hot this week

After the Holidays, Beware: Intense Workouts Could Accelerate Aging

Excessive exercise can increase reactive oxygen species, accelerating aging, but hyperbaric oxygen therapy may help counteract this effect.

Nvidia Surges 5.4%, While Tesla Drops 3.6% in Latest Market Moves

Wall Street sees gains with Nvidia soaring while Tesla and Alphabet stocks tumble amid tariff concerns and disappointing earnings.

Michael Jordan’s Son Arrested for Drunk Driving and Drug Possession in Florida

Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, was arrested for DUI and cocaine possession after fleeing police in Florida.

Goldman Sachs Sees Little Disruption in Energy Prices from Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Goldman Sachs forecasts minimal impact on energy prices from China's tariffs on U.S. goods and Canadian crude oil this year.

Health Crisis Hits Former Chancellor Schröder as He Misses Key Nord Stream Testimony

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is hospitalized for burnout symptoms amid investigations into his role in the Nord Stream project.

Topics

After the Holidays, Beware: Intense Workouts Could Accelerate Aging

Excessive exercise can increase reactive oxygen species, accelerating aging, but hyperbaric oxygen therapy may help counteract this effect.

Nvidia Surges 5.4%, While Tesla Drops 3.6% in Latest Market Moves

Wall Street sees gains with Nvidia soaring while Tesla and Alphabet stocks tumble amid tariff concerns and disappointing earnings.

Michael Jordan’s Son Arrested for Drunk Driving and Drug Possession in Florida

Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, was arrested for DUI and cocaine possession after fleeing police in Florida.

Goldman Sachs Sees Little Disruption in Energy Prices from Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Goldman Sachs forecasts minimal impact on energy prices from China's tariffs on U.S. goods and Canadian crude oil this year.

Health Crisis Hits Former Chancellor Schröder as He Misses Key Nord Stream Testimony

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is hospitalized for burnout symptoms amid investigations into his role in the Nord Stream project.

Trade War Fears Subside as Wall Street Makes Strong Comeback

Wall Street bounced back after a three-day slump, driven by tech stocks and optimism over trade negotiations despite ongoing tariff concerns.

U.S. Keeps Close Watch on Korean Immigrants Amid Deportation Concerns

The U.S. State Department is providing consular assistance to Korean nationals arrested during Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

Anthropic’s New AI Tool Blocks Jailbreaks and Harmful Content

AI companies enhance censorship to prevent "jailbreaking," with Anthropic introducing a constitutional classifier to block harmful content.

Related Articles