They are Maria Walliser and Michela Figini. Both have world championships and personalities they can tune to the occasion. Both are multitalented and were expected to challenge for golds in four ...

She can become the first Swiss female skier to capture the world downhill title since Maria Walliser in 1989. Julia Mancuso of the U.S.: She always steps up her game at big races. Has five podium ...

Maria Walliser, one of Switzerland's top alpine skiers in the 1980s, has returned home to Toggenburg to become its tourist ambassador. It's hoped that the popular athlete can help attract more ...