Selina Gasparin
Selina Gasparin is a former Swiss biathlete known for her pioneering contributions to the sport in Switzerland. Born in 1983, she overcame significant physical challenges, including being born with legs that were inwardly twisted, which required medical intervention in her infancy. Despite these obstacles, she became a key figure in Swiss biathlon, leading the way for women's participation in the sport. Selina was instrumental in the Swiss women's relay team qualifying for the Olympics for the first time in 2014 and winning a silver medal in the 15-kilometer individual event at the Sochi Olympics. After retiring from competitive biathlon in 2022, she took on roles as an ambassador for the sport and as the head of youth development in Swiss biathlon, continuing to influence and inspire future generations of athletes.
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Recent news mentions
Selina Gasparin was the first female biathlete from Austria to win an Olympic medal.
Biathlon-Trainerin Flunger: „Frauen-Rennen sind gerade spannender als die der Männer“ - Sport
Germany· 2025-02-12
Selina Gasparin is an official ambassador for the Biathlon World Championships and has played a significant role in the development of Swiss women's biathlon.
Die Biathlon-WM auf der Lenzerheide gäbe es ohne die Gasparin-Schwestern kaum
Switzerland· 2025-02-12
