Michèle Schönbächler gives up function as ski commentator

Michèle Schönbächler has worked in various capacities for Swiss radio and television since 2001. She has been commentating on women's ski races since the 2018/19 season. Now the 40-year-old is stepping down from her role as TV commentator in alpine skiing, SRF writes in a statement. In the SRF live broadcasts of the Olympic sports of curling, equestrian sports and orienteering, she will continue to work as a commentator. The Obwalden native will also be commentating on swimming - including at the upcoming European Championships and the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She will also continue to be heard as a sports editor and reporter on Radio SRF. SRF Sport will decide on Schönbächler's successor as ski commentator at a later date, the statement continues.

"The job as a ski commentator was an exciting and educational challenge. I was happy to invest a lot to meet the specific requirements as a commentator in skiing. However, I was not able to develop as I had expected, especially from myself. That's why I'll be focusing on my other tasks at SRF Sport in the future," says Michèle Schönbächler, explaining her decision.