Swiss skier Didier Defago races to a gold medal in the men's downhill at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. (photo: Kevin Pedraja)
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Swiss Ski Racer Didier Défago Renews with Rossignol Through 2014 Olympics

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Annecy, France – Swiss World Cup ski racer Didier Défago has extended his contract with Rossignol Group up to the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014.

A Rossignol skier for eight years now and running, the 2010 Olympic Downhill Champion will race in Rossignol skis and bindings and Lange boots for two more seasons.

Swiss skier Didier Defago races to a gold medal in the men's downhill at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. (photo: Kevin Pedraja)
Swiss skier Didier Defago races to a gold medal in the men's downhill at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. (photo: Kevin Pedraja)

“The important thing is that I know Rossignol Group and we get on really well. We have the same goal – to fight to be ahead at the finish line,” said Défago. “One positive aspect of this is that we all know how each person works when it comes to developing equipment or trying out new things.”

Absent last season due to a knee injury, Défago has made a successful comeback to the World Cup circuit. With a win in Bormio, Italy,  last December and top 20 rankings in Downhill, Super G and GS at the Schladming finals in Austria, the Swiss skier takes a great deal of self-assurance into the seasons ahead.

“We are very pleased that Didier has chosen to sign for a further two years with Rossignol Group. After his season out
through injury, we have been impressed by his results this winter,” added Angelo Maina, Director of Rossignol’s Racing Department. “To come back at that level, in three different disciplines, is really very encouraging for the seasons to come.”

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