In this winter sports quiz , it is all about the legendary moments that have made Switzerland one of the greatest skiing nations in history. If you consider yourself a true expert of winter sports, you now have to prove that you know the names of those who have written history on the mountains. This journey takes you through decades of adrenaline, hundredths of a second, and triumphant victories on the most challenging slopes in the world.
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This winter sports quiz features an exceptional talent of the modern era who completely rewrote the record books of international alpine skiing. Which Swiss ski racer broke the eternal point record in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in 2023 with an incredible 2042 points, dethroning a legend from Austria? You surely remember this furious season where this athlete dominated almost at will and was nearly unbeatable in giant slalom and super-G. Do you know his name?
Not only on the alpine downhill runs but also high in the air, Switzerland has produced sporting idols that caused worldwide amazement. Which Swiss ski jumper won double gold at the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City in 2002 and Vancouver in 2010 and became famous for his striking flight style? This athlete managed to shape the world elite for almost a decade and prevailed against strong competition from Austria and Norway. You certainly know the name of this legend.
Switzerland is known for its early talents, but one young woman set standards in the 1980s that remain unmatched to this day. Which Swiss woman became the youngest Olympic champion of all time in the downhill in 1984 at just 17 years old and sent the entire sporting world into ecstasy? In Sarajevo, she raced away from everyone and showed courage on a track that was actually reserved for experienced professionals. Which pioneer of women’s skiing are we looking for?
We also have the following question for you in this winter sports quiz: Which slalom specialist from Switzerland won a proud six world championship titles in the 1980s and shaped an entire era of technical skiing? Her dominance between the gates was so great that she often led by seconds and drove the competition to despair. You surely know these golden years of Swiss skiing.
Start the winter sports quiz now and show us how much Switzerland is in you: guess all 13 legends!
12. February 26, 15:00 – Isabell Slisz
