Swiss Skier Niels Hintermann Diagnosed with Cancer, to Miss 2024-25 Season

Hintermann, a World Cup downhill champion, revealed his diagnosis of lymph node cancer and will undergo treatment, aiming for a return in the 2025-26 season.

• Niels Hintermann, a 29-year-old Swiss alpine skier, announced he has been diagnosed with lymph node cancer.
• He will miss the entire 2024-25 ski season to focus on his health and undergo chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
• The diagnosis followed the discovery of tumors in his neck and collarbone, but doctors are optimistic about his recovery.
• Hintermann has received widespread support from the skiing community, including fellow athletes and sponsors.
• Swiss Ski officials remain hopeful for his return to competitive skiing in the 2025-26 season if treatment goes as planned.

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