Overview
- Gut‑Behrami announced in a filmed message to Swiss public broadcasters that she will not return to World Cup competition and has ended her planned farewell season.
- She made the decision after a November 2025 training crash at Copper Mountain that tore the cruciate and inner ligaments and injured the meniscus in her left knee.
- The 35-year-old missed the entire 2025/26 season and the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy because of that injury and said she wants to avoid future pain despite having no recurring symptoms now.
- Gut‑Behrami leaves the sport with 48 World Cup wins, 101 podiums, two overall World Cup titles and Super‑G Olympic gold in 2022, making her one of Switzerland’s most decorated skiers.
- Swiss Ski officials said they learned of the retirement from the public announcement and expect Gut‑Behrami may pursue private plans while remaining welcome to take a future non-competitive role in the sport.