The news that Nathalie von Siebenthal is definitely turning away from elite sports didn’t come as a surprise. At the end of last season, the young woman from Lauenen confessed she was having motivation issues and felt physically and mentally drained, according to a press statement.

This has led to her decision to take a break from training and competition. This autumn, she then felt like she wanted to train again. "However, after only a few days, she was overcome by physical and mental issues. “Now I’m sure that I’m making the right decision to resign from top-class sport," said the 26-year-old in relation to Swiss-Ski.

Based on AvS/Jenny Sterchi
Translated by Justine Hewson