Lara Gut-Behrami Skips Sports Awards

Lara Gut-Behrami will not attend the Sports Awards ceremony. She is the favorite for the trophy.

What happened?

Lara Gut-Behrami finished sixth in the giant slalom in Kranjska Gora.

Why it matters for Lara Gut-Behrami

She has a busy schedule ahead, with three speed weekends in a row, followed by the World Championships in Saalbach in February.

Diego Züger, Swiss-Ski Co-CEO, said Lara Gut-Behrami wants to "recharge her batteries" at home.

What comes next?

The Sports Awards will begin on January 5 at 8.05 pm, with six Swiss women up for selection, including Julie Derron and Mathilde Gremaud.

Lara Gut-Behrami could receive the award for the third time from afar, having previously been named Swiss Sportswoman of the Year twice, in 2016 and 2023.

The reason for her absence is her mammoth program, according to Diego Züger.

Lara Gut-Behrami will be at her home in Udine, around an hour and a half away from Kranjska Gora by car.

Swiss-Ski values the Sports Awards as a great platform for their stars and snow sports, but they also understand Lara's decision.

Lara Gut-Behrami is looking forward to a jam-packed January, with the World Championships in Saalbach in February.

The overall World Cup winner is the favorite at the Sports Awards on Sunday, but she will not be attending the awards ceremony.

The Sports Awards ceremony will take place at the SRF studio in Leutschenbach, with the winner announced on January 5.

Lara Gut-Behrami's decision to skip the ceremony is due to her focus on relaxing at home and preparing for the upcoming events.

The World Championships in Saalbach will take place in February, and Lara Gut-Behrami is expected to be a strong contender.

Lara Gut-Behrami's absence from the Sports Awards ceremony will not affect her chances of winning the award, according to Diego Züger.

The winner of the Sports Awards will be announced on January 5, and Lara Gut-Behrami could make history by winning the award for the third time.