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Lara Gut-Behrami Announces End of Career at 35
Swiss alpine skier Lara Gut-Behrami, 35, announced the end of her career on August 5, 2026, in an open letter published by RSI, the Italian-language service of Swiss public broadcasting. Seriously injured to the knee in November 2025 during what was supposed to be her final season at the highest level, she will not return to World Cup competition. Speculation had suggested a possible comeback, fueled by the seriousness of her rehabilitation efforts. The open letter definitively rules out any return to competitive skiing. She concludes: 'I can't wait to ski, and I'm happy this way.'