Tag: Niels Hintermann
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Cancer survivor Niels Hintermann ready to race again on the slopes
Health setback and a steady recovery In October 2024, the Zurich-born alpine racer Niels Hintermann faced a life-changing challenge: a lymphoma diagnosis that required chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The news was a shock for a man whose career is built on precision and speed down World Cup slopes. The diagnosis, while serious, came with timely treatment,…
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Niels Hintermann Poised to Conquer the Slopes After Cancer
Hintermann’s comeback begins with a confident smile Swiss skier Niels Hintermann stepped back into the spotlight with a steady, composed recovery as Swiss-Ski held its gear handover in Dübendorf. Returning from a demanding training camp in South America, the Zurich-born racer looked fit and motivated. “It’s going tip-top, I can’t complain,” he told reporters, signaling…
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Niels Hintermann Ready to Conquer Slopes After Cancer
Niels Hintermann Ready to Conquer the Slopes After Cancer In what doubles as a powerful comeback story and a signal of resilience, Swiss alpine skier Niels Hintermann arrived at the Swiss-Ski equipment handover in Dübendorf on Wednesday showing both physical strength and renewed mental clarity. Just months earlier, the Zurich native was navigating a serious…