Nation's ski star Höfl-Riesch contemplates a return for homeland's competition
In the upcoming 2024 Winter season, the Swiss skiing scene will see a shift in its expert panel due to the absence of Tina Weirather, who took a break from her TV duties to focus on motherhood. Weirather, a former Swiss racer, became a mother for the first time in January 2024 and has decided to take this season off.
Last year, Weirather graced the screens of Swiss television as an expert, but this year, her role will be filled by three newcomers: Marc Berthod, Michael Bont, and Didier Plaschy. These experts will bring their unique insights and analysis to the table, ensuring that the Swiss audience continues to receive high-quality commentary.
Meanwhile, Maria Höfl-Riesch, the German-born ski racer who represented Germany in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics, has expressed her readiness to provide some female power as a TV expert, should the opportunity arise. Despite her retirement from professional skiing, Höfl-Riesch has not announced any plans for a return to the World Cup slopes. Her potential return to the expert panel could be a boost for the Swiss television, given her impressive career that includes multiple World Cup victories and Olympic medals.
Höfl-Riesch, who is married to a Swiss citizen, has stated that she does not find her potential change of nationality unusual. If she were to join the Swiss team, she would be following in the footsteps of Marco Buechel, a Liechtensteiner who has been a TV expert for ZDF for 15 years.
Rainer Schönfelder, an Austrian, will also be providing his expert commentary for Bavarian Television this season. His insights and analysis will undoubtedly add value to the coverage of the Winter season.
In conclusion, the absence of Tina Weirather has led to some changes in the Swiss skiing expert panel for the 2024 Winter season. However, with the addition of new experts such as Marc Berthod, Michael Bont, and Didier Plaschy, as well as the potential return of Maria Höfl-Riesch, the Swiss audience can look forward to engaging and insightful commentary throughout the season.
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