Fanny Smith

Freestyle skier, World Champion and Olympian

Fanny Smith - Freestyle skier, World Champion and Olympian
Born

May 20th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Switzerland

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Born in 1992 in Switzerland, this freestyle skier specializes in ski cross. The athlete made a significant mark in the sport with a competitive career beginning in 2007. Achievements include multiple podium finishes in World Cup events and significant success in World Championships. Secured a bronze medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and a silver medal in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

Bronze medalist at the 2014 Winter Olympics

Silver medalist at the 2018 Winter Olympics

World Champion in ski cross

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