Swiss Olympic Bronze Medalist Yuri Kestenholz, 50, Dies in Avalanche
The Swiss Ski Federation announced his death on January 13 following an avalanche during a snowboarding outing with a friend.
Overview
- The Swiss Ski Federation confirmed Kestenholz's death in a statement on January 13.
- He was snowboarding with a friend when he was caught in the avalanche.
- Kestenholz won the bronze medal in men's snowboard giant slalom at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics.
- Authorities and media have not disclosed the precise location of the accident or any investigative findings.
- Multiple Japanese news outlets reported the federation's announcement on the same day.