Swiss New Citizens: 40 Individuals Including Mathilde Gremaud Accepted
- swiss Olympic has announced the selection of 44 additional athletes to represent Switzerland at the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, scheduled from February 6th to February...
- The expanded team includes Olympic medalists Mathilde Gremaud and Sarah Hoefflin (freestyle skiing), and Jan Scherrer (snowboarding).
- A meaningful portion of the new selections, 21 athletes, will compete under the swiss Sliding banner, encompassing bobsleigh, skeleton, and luge.
Swiss Olympic team Expansion
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swiss Olympic has announced the selection of 44 additional athletes to represent Switzerland at the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, scheduled from February 6th to February 22nd, 2026. The new selections span freestyle skiing, snowboarding, and bobsleigh.
Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding Selections
The expanded team includes Olympic medalists Mathilde Gremaud and Sarah Hoefflin (freestyle skiing), and Jan Scherrer (snowboarding). These selections bolster Switzerland’s medal hopes in these disciplines. Milan-Cortina 2026 is expected to be a highly competitive event.
Swiss Sliding Team
A meaningful portion of the new selections, 21 athletes, will compete under the swiss Sliding banner, encompassing bobsleigh, skeleton, and luge. Swiss Sliding has a strong tradition of success in these events.
Total Athletes selected to Date
with these latest additions, a total of 123 Swiss athletes have officially been selected for the Winter Olympics. A final selection announcement is planned for Monday, which will include athletes from alpine skiing. Swiss olympic is committed to fielding a strong and competitive team.
Recent Performance: Snowboard World Cup in Austria
The Swiss snowboarding team recently competed at the parallel giant slalom in Simonhöhe, Austria. While Julie Zogg and Flurina Bätschi qualified for the finals, both were eliminated in the round of 16. Gian Casanova and Dario caviezel did not advance to the elimination rounds. FIS Ski provides detailed results and schedules for the World Cup events.