Sophie Hediger

Sophie Anna Hediger was a Swiss snowboarder. She competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, in women's snowboard cross, and in the mixed team snowboard cross.

Career

Hediger competed at the 2018–19 FIS Snowboard World Cup, 2019–20 FIS Snowboard World Cup, 2020–21 FIS Snowboard World Cup, and 2021–22 FIS Snowboard World Cup.

Death

Hediger died in an avalanche at Arosa Lenzerheide, on 23 December 2024, at the age of 26. It was reported that she and an acquaintance were on the Black Diamond slope that was closed at the time due to avalanche risks.