The Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche accident in Arosa on Monday, the Swiss-Ski federation has introduced.

Hediger, 26, was a member of the snowboard cross-national group and took half within the 2022 Winter Olympics in China earlier than attaining her first two World Cup podium locations within the 2023-24 season.

The Swiss-Ski sport chief government, Walter Reusser, mentioned: “We’re speechless and our ideas are with Sophie’s household, to whom we categorical our deepest condolences.

“For the Swiss-Ski household, the tragic demise of Sophie has solid a darkish shadow over the Christmas interval. We’re immeasurably unhappy.”

Swiss-Ski mentioned no additional particulars about Hediger’s demise can be launched, a choice which was taken in settlement along with her household and companion.