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Swiss skier Loïc Meillard has taken the gold medal in the men's slalom at the Winter Olympic Games, becoming only the second Swiss man in history to win the event, following Edy Reinalter's victory in 1948.
7 months ago · 1 source
climate change
With rising global temperatures threatening the viability of winter sports, Swiss ski resorts are implementing survival strategies. These climate concerns are casting a long shadow over a potential Swiss bid to host the 2038 Winter Olympics.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +2 more
sports
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen has made Olympic history by winning his third gold medal at the Winter Games with a victory in the Super-G. The 24-year-old from Bern is the first Swiss athlete to ever achieve three gold medals at a single Winter Olympics.
SWI swissinfo.ch
avalanche
A dangerous weekend in the Swiss Alps saw several people killed in separate avalanches. A German skier died near the Oberalp Pass, while another incident in canton Valais claimed the lives of two cantonal police officers during a ski tour.
The Local Switzerland · +3 more
climate change
Ski resorts in Ticino, such as Carì and Airolo, are grappling with an almost complete lack of snow, forcing them to consider applying for short-time work for employees. The situation highlights the acute threat that warmer winters pose to the viability of lower-altitude ski tourism in Switzerland's southern Alps.
SWI swissinfo.ch
alpine safety
A recent fatality in canton Valais underscores the heightened avalanche danger across the Swiss Alps, as authorities issue widespread alerts following significant snowfall. This article covers the recent incident and details the current risk levels for winter sports enthusiasts.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
sports
Rescue teams handle 140 cases during Switzerland's iconic ski weekend, ranging from broken bones to cardiac emergencies among 80,000 attendees
SWI swissinfo.ch
sports
Skier Marco Odermatt makes Swiss sports history by winning his fourth consecutive Sportsman of the Year award, surpassing tennis legend Roger Federer's record of consecutive wins.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +1 more
skiing
Swiss insurance data reveals concerning increase in skiing injuries among older adults, with fatigue and overconfidence cited as key factors.
Le News
sports
A concerning trend shows ski accidents among people over 40 have risen from 39% to 56% of all skiing injuries in Switzerland between 2003 and 2022.
SWI swissinfo.ch
