Lara Gut-Behrami crowned her already great career last winter. Now she is a three-time Sportswoman of the Year.
06.01.2025, 04:25
06.01.2025, 09:33
SDA
Lara Gut-Behrami contests her first World Cup race shortly after Christmas 2007, when she fails to qualify for the second run in the giant slalom in Lienz. Less than two months later, she sensationally finished third on the podium in her first World Cup downhill at her home race in St. Moritz. Her "snowing" just before the finish line, her face covered in snow after the fall and her childlike joy are the most memorable moments.
The beaming laughter of yesteryear has given way to a satisfied smile. The 16-year-old child prodigy from back then has become one of the most successful female ski racers in history. She can call herself an Olympic gold medalist in the super-G, two-time world champion (super-G and giant slalom) and two-time overall World Cup winner. With 45 World Cup victories to her name, she is the second most successful Swiss skier in history.
Gut-Behrami's last season is particularly outstanding, in which she won eight World Cup races - more than ever before in her long career. She is the best giant slalom skier of the winter and also number 1 in the super-G. The reward for her consistent results in all three disciplines in which she competes is the big crystal globe for winning the overall World Cup.
At 33, Lara Gut-Behrami is better than ever before. Because she knows what is good for her and what she needs to be successful. She is not afraid to make her opinion known and assert it. This is how she stays at the top. She is Swiss Sportswoman of the Year for the second time in a row and for the third time overall.
