Hey everyone, we have some sad news to share. Sophie Hediger, a 26-year-old snowboarder from Switzerland, has passed away after an avalanche in the mountains.
Sophie was an amazing athlete who loved snowboarding. She even competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing! There, she took part in the snowboard cross events, which are exciting races where snowboarders speed down snowy courses filled with jumps and turns.
This year, Sophie was having a great season. She stood on the winners’ podium twice in the World Cup competitions! Her best achievement was coming in second place at a big event in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
The avalanche happened at the Arosa resort in Switzerland, a place where many people go to enjoy winter sports. Avalanches are big slides of snow down a mountain, and they can be very dangerous.
The Swiss skiing community is very sad about Sophie’s passing. Walter Reusser, the CEO of Swiss-Ski, said, “We are shocked and our thoughts are with Sophie’s family. She lost her life tragically, brutally, and far too soon.”
Sophie will be remembered for her passion for snowboarding and her inspiring achievements. Let’s keep her family and friends in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Reference(s):
26-year-old Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche
cgtn.com
