Wendy Holdener: Lessons in Courage from Unteriberg to Olympic Gold | FIS Alpine

Wendy Holdener is one of Switzerland’s most celebrated and resilient alpine ski racers. From her early days chasing her older brothers through the slopes of Unteriberg to standing atop Olympic and World Championship podiums, Wendy’s career is a testament to perseverance, versatility, and a deep love for the sport. In this intimate conversation with host Nick Fellows, Wendy opens up about her beginnings in a small Swiss village, the pivotal role her family - especially her brothers - played in sparking her courage and competitive spirit, and the unique journey to her first World Cup slalom victory after an extraordinary streak of podium finishes. With guest questions from her brother Steve Holdener, the episode explores not just the victories and heartbreaks, but also the powerful influence of family, the camaraderie of her teammates, and her enduring passion for skiing. Get ready to dive behind her career highlights, as Wendy shares the joy and challenges of life on and off the slopes, what motivates her to keep pushing forward, and what she dreams of for the future. 🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO “ALPINE PULSE” HERE: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0zzM7eT... Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... YouTube -    / fis-alpine   RSS-Feed - https://alpine-pulse.podigee.io/feed/mp3 ⛷️ FOLLOW WENDY HOLDENER: Instagram -   / wendyholdener   Facebook -   / wendyholdener   🏔️ FOLLOW FIS ALPINE: Homepage - http://www.fis-ski.com/alpine-skiing FIS App - http://fis-app.com Newsletter - https://www.fis-ski.com/newsletter FIS Gaming Zone - http://www.play.fis-ski.com TikTok -   / fis.ski   Instagram -   / fisalpine   YouTube -    / fis-alpine   Facebook -   / fisalpine   X - https://x.com/fisalpine Alpine Pulse is a FIS Originals production by FIS – International Ski and Snowboard Federation in cooperation with Maniac Studios. #fisalpine #fisalpinepulse #wendyholdener