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The former ski racer and tennis player was honored at the Sports Awards. There were also other awards.
These are the winners at a glance:
- Athlete for the last 70 years: Vreni Schneider
- Athletes of the last 70 years: Roger Federer
- Team of the last 70 years: 2018 men’s national ice hockey team
- Coach for the last 70 years: Jean-Pierre Egger
- Paralympic athletes of the last 70 years: Heinz frei
- SRF 3 Best Talent Sport: Dominic stricker
Schneider swings on top
The choice of the best female athlete of the last 70 years had to do with skiing. Vreni Schneider won ahead of Erika Reymond-Hess. Former orienteering runner Simone Niggli-Luder landed in third place.
“The nomination was unique,” said Schneider with the “Sports Award” in his hands, “I have no words. The 56-year-old had won three World Cups and three Olympic gold medals in her active career.
Federer leaves everyone standing
He had 9 sports awards Roger Federer Already received before this year’s edition of the show, now followed by number 10. The 20 Grand Slam winner prevailed ahead of Dario Cologna and Pirmin Zurbriggen.
“I am here now, but we are all winners. We inspire each other, ”Federer told his colleagues. “I stay there tonight with an incredibly good feeling and I share it with all of you. I hope there is something to do with me next year. If not, then it is an incredible conclusion, ”says the 39-year-old revealingly.
Other Honored Award Winners
In 2018 the National ice hockey team at the World Cup in Denmark for the final. Patrick Fischer’s team has now been recognized for this achievement. Rafael Díaz accepted the award as the best team of the last 70 years.
He has been considered the best coach of the last 70 years Jean-Pierre Egger who was visibly moved. “A thousand thanks to everyone who accompanied me down this path,” said Werner Günthör’s longtime coach. His former protégé, nominated as the best athlete, received his former coach with great ovations.
as well Heinz freiAn honorary Paralympic athlete, he fought back tears. «For me, sport is pure emotion. I like to live these emotions, as it is today. It is a privilege for me to be honored among these sports stars, “said the 62-year-old, who has already won his 11th” Sports Award. “
Besides Roger Federer, tennis was able to celebrate another award. Dominic Stricker, the junior winner of the French Open was honored as “Best Talent Sport”.
