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Decorated Swiss skier Lara Gut-Behrami, a three-time Olympic medallist and multiple World Cup globe winner, has announced her retirement from the sport at age 35, ending an iconic era for Swiss skiing.
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Sports
Decorated Swiss skier Lara Gut-Behrami has announced her immediate retirement from the sport at age 35, closing one of the most successful careers in Swiss skiing history. The announcement follows a serious knee injury sustained in late 2025.
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Sports
The upcoming Patrouille des Glaciers ski-touring race will feature a historic high in female participation, with 112 all-women patrols registered. Organizers of the iconic Valais event celebrate the growing inclusion in one of the world's most challenging ski mountaineering competitions.
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Sports
Switzerland's athletes excelled at the Olympics, with Franjo von Allmen and Tanguy Nef winning the men's team combined gold, and Mathilde Gremaud retaining her Olympic title in the slopestyle freestyle skiing competition.
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Sports
Swiss athletes continued their winning streak at the Winter Olympics. Franjo von Allmen and Tanguy Nef secured gold in the men's team combined, while Mathilde Gremaud successfully defended her Olympic title in the slopestyle competition.
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Sports
Switzerland has claimed the first gold medal of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, with 24-year-old Franjo von Allmen winning the prestigious men's downhill race. The victory places Switzerland at the top of the early medal table, continuing its strong tradition in alpine skiing.
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Public Health
A new report from Addiction Switzerland highlights the immense social and economic costs of addiction, urging greater investment in prevention. The push comes amidst growing calls to improve safety on ski slopes by imposing legal alcohol limits.
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Skiing
Following a series of accidents, there are increasing calls in Switzerland to introduce a legal alcohol limit for skiers. Proponents point to models like Italy's, while opponents express concerns about the potential negative impact on tourism and the difficulty of enforcement.
The Local Switzerland
Skiing
A debate is gaining traction in Switzerland over imposing a legal blood alcohol limit for skiers to enhance safety. While proponents look to models in neighboring countries like Italy, the tourism sector expresses concern about the potential negative impact on the winter sports industry.
The Local Switzerland
Skiing
Amid growing safety concerns on ski slopes, there are increasing calls to introduce a legal blood alcohol limit for skiers. While proponents point to models in other countries like Italy, opponents fear the negative impact on Switzerland's vital tourism industry.
The Local Switzerland
Tourism
Swiss ski resorts from Zermatt to St. Moritz are seeing a significant surge in visitors from the United States and Canada, with tourism officials noting a strong post-pandemic recovery and continued growth even in the face of the strong Swiss franc.
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