Swiss athlete Marianne Fatton during the mountain climbing on sleds race at the Winter Olympic Games on Thursday, February 19, 2026 (X)
Swiss athlete Marianne Fatton has become the first Olympic champion in the history of mountain climbing on sleds, after winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy.
Marianne Fatton outperformed in the speed race against French athlete Émilie Arup and Spanish athlete Ana Alonso Rodríguez on Thursday.
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The Swiss athlete Fatton recorded a time of 2:59.77 minutes, leading ahead of Arup, a four-time World Cup champion, by a margin of 2.38 seconds.
Swiss athlete Marianne Fatton
Marianne Fatton is not a place or cultural site but a Swiss athlete known for her achievements in alpine skiing during the 1970s and early 1980s. She notably won a silver medal in the downhill event at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
Winter Olympic Games
The Winter Olympic Games are a major international multi-sport event held every four years for sports practiced on snow and ice. First held in 1924 in Chamonix, France, the Games have evolved to include a wide variety of disciplines and have been hosted across three continents.
Italy
Italy is a country in Southern Europe with a rich cultural history that dates back to the ancient Roman Empire, which was a foundational civilization for Western law, government, and engineering. It later became the epicenter of the Renaissance, producing unparalleled contributions to art, science, and architecture. Today, Italy is renowned for its historic cities, artistic masterpieces, and globally influential cuisine.
French athlete Émilie Arup
Émilie Arup is not a place or cultural site, but a French athlete. Therefore, a historical summary of a location is not applicable in this case.
Spanish athlete Ana Alonso Rodríguez
Ana Alonso Rodríguez is not a place or cultural site, but a Spanish athlete specializing in track and field, particularly the 400-meter hurdles. She has competed internationally for Spain, including at events like the European Athletics Team Championships. Her career represents the modern tradition of Spanish athletics on the global stage.
World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is an international football tournament first held in 1930 in Uruguay. It is organized by FIFA and takes place every four years, bringing together national teams from around the globe to compete for the sport’s most prestigious trophy.
