Lara Gut‑Behrami re‑appears on Swiss Ski’s 2024 World Cup squad list, confirming she remains in the national team as of the Friday announcement, despite a season‑ending injury that sparked retirement rumors. The 27‑year‑old from Ticino will now train with the A‑squad alongside Olympic medalists, while fans wonder if she will race in the upcoming season.
Who made the cut?
Swiss‑Ski named 104 athletes for the World Cup winter, with 15 athletes earning spots on the elite national team. The women’s A‑squad includes Lara Gut‑Behrami, Wendy Holdener, Corinne Suter and rising star Malorie Blanc, while the men’s side features Marco Odermatt, Luca Aerni and Loïc Meillard. The women’s list features eight athletes, while the men’s side lists seven, reflecting a balanced approach.
Among the newcomers, Camille Rast and Mélanie Meillard earned their first A‑squad berths, reflecting Swiss‑Ski’s push to refresh the roster. Veteran slalom star Ramon Zenhäusern, however, was omitted, signaling a shift in the federation’s strategy after a disappointing winter. Rast posted a top‑10 finish last season, and