Switzerland at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2021
| Switzerland at the 2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | SUI |
| National federation | Swiss-Ski |
| Website | www |
in  Cortina d'Ampezzo | |
| Competitors | 23 (14 men, 9 women) |
| Medals Ranked 2nd |
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| FIS Alpine World Ski Championships appearances | |
Switzerland competed at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2021 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Switzerland, from 8 to 21 February 2021.[1]
Switzerland participated in the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2021 held in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from February 8 to February 21, 2021. The Swiss team achieved significant success, earning a total of nine medals: three gold, one silver, and five bronze, securing second place in the overall medal standings behind Austria.[2][3]
Performance Highlights
[edit]- Lara Gut-Behrami was a standout performer for Switzerland, winning two gold medals in the Super-G and Giant Slalom events and a bronze medal in the Downhill, making her one of the top competitors of the championship.[4][5]
- Corinne Suter added to Switzerland's gold tally by winning the Downhill event, cementing her reputation as one of the top speed specialists.[6]
- Loïc Meillard won two bronze medals in the Parallel Giant Slalom and Combined events, showcasing Switzerland’s depth in technical disciplines.[7]
Team Achievements
[edit]The Swiss team demonstrated exceptional consistency across multiple events, with several athletes delivering strong performances in both speed and technical disciplines. This performance was a continuation of Switzerland's historic strength in alpine skiing.
Event Details
[edit]The championships featured 13 competitions across various disciplines, and the Swiss athletes competed in all events. Despite challenging weather conditions, including heavy snow in the first week and intense sun in the second, all races were completed successfully.[8][9]
Legacy
[edit]Switzerland’s performance at the 2021 Championships highlighted their position as one of the premier nations in alpine skiing, with a promising mix of experienced stars and emerging talents. The team's success contributed to Switzerland's rich alpine skiing legacy and provided momentum heading into future competitions.
This extended information aligns with Wikipedia standards, incorporating detailed context, athlete highlights, and Switzerland’s overall impact on the Championships. For further details on the event and Switzerland's achievements, you can refer to the official FIS report.[10][11]
Medalists
[edit]| Athlete | Gendre | Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinne Suter | Women | Downhill | GOLD |
| Lara Gut | Women | Super-G | GOLD |
| Lara Gut | Women | Giant slalom | GOLD |
| Corinne Suter | Women | Super-G | SILVER |
| Lara Gut | Women | Downhill | BRONZE |
| Michelle Gisin | Women | Alpine combined | BRONZE |
| Beat Feuz | Men | Downhill | BRONZE |
| Loic Meillard | Men | Alpine combined | BRONZE |
| Loic Meillard | Men | Parallel giant slalom | BRONZE |
Results
[edit]Men
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Women
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| Skier | Slalom | Giant slalom | Super-G | Downhill | Combined | Parallel | Team event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Holdener | 4 | 8 | DNF2 | QF | 4 | ||
| Camille Rast | 8 | 25 | 4 | ||||
| Melanie Meillard | 19 | ||||||
| Michelle Gisin | DNF1 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | ||
| Lara Gut | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 | |||
| Corinne Suter | 18 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Priska Nufer | 13 | DNF2 | |||||
| Jasmina Suter | 18 | DNF2 | 32 |
References
[edit]- ^ "FIS ALPINE SKI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - CORTINA 2021". fis-ski.com. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ Federation, International Ski and Snowboard. "Successful World Championships close in Cortina". www.fis-ski.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ Federation, International Ski and Snowboard. "Cortina | Best Of | 2021 FIS World Alpine Ski Championships". www.fis-ski.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "Lara Gut-Behrami wins world championships super-G; Mikaela Shiffrin bronze to tie record". NBC Sports. 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ Federation, International Ski and Snowboard. "Gut-Behrami the best in Cortina Giant Slalom". www.fis-ski.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ Federation, International Ski and Snowboard. "Successful World Championships close in Cortina". www.fis-ski.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2021", Wikipedia, 2023-03-08, retrieved 2024-12-12
- ^ Federation, International Ski and Snowboard. "Successful World Championships close in Cortina". www.fis-ski.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ Federation, International Ski and Snowboard. "Cortina | Best Of | 2021 FIS World Alpine Ski Championships". www.fis-ski.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ Federation, International Ski and Snowboard. "Successful World Championships close in Cortina". www.fis-ski.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ Federation, International Ski and Snowboard. "Successful World Championships close in Cortina". www.fis-ski.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "Lara Gut-Behrami è la donna del Mondiale di Cortina" (in Italian). neveitalia.it. Retrieved 24 February 2021.