Didier Défago
Didier Défago is a former Swiss alpine ski racer who specialized in the downhill and super-G disciplines. Born on December 2, 1975, in Morgins, Switzerland, he had a successful career from 1996 to 2010, notably winning a gold medal in the downhill at the 2007 World Championships in Åre. After retiring from competitive skiing, Défago has been involved in various roles within the ski industry, including serving as the CEO for the upcoming Alpine Ski World Championships in Crans-Montana in 2027. Recently, he was in the news discussing concerns regarding objections to the construction of a target stadium, which could impact the hosting of the championship.
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Didier Défago won Olympic gold and later became a ski course architect.
Die Schweizer Abfahrtslegenden und ihr Vermächtnis
Switzerland· 2026-02-07
Didier Défago is a former Olympic downhill champion and the head of the organizing committee for the World Cup races.
Wie Odermatt und Blanc Crans-Montana helfen, nach schlimmen Wochen durchzuatmenSwitzerland· 2026-02-01
Didier Défago is the CEO of WM 2027 and a former Olympic gold medalist in downhill skiing.
Nach vielen Wirren um die WM2027 soll in Crans nun alles gut werdenSwitzerland· 2025-02-22
Didier Défago is the CEO of the upcoming Ski World Championship in Crans-Montana.
Einsprüche gegen Zielstadion in Crans-Montana bedrohen WM 2027 - Skisport
Austria· 2025-02-18