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Swiss Olympic snowboard medallist Ueli Kestenholz dies in avalanche

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Posted on January 13, 2026

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Last updated: January 19, 2026

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Swiss Olympic snowboard medallist Ueli Kestenholz dies in avalanche

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Swiss Olympic Snowboarder Ueli Kestenholz Dies in Avalanche Incident

Tragic Death of Ueli Kestenholz

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