Namita Nayyar:
Your partner, Valentina Höll, is an Austrian mountain biking champion. You both compete in high-risk, high-adrenaline sports. How do you support each other through the pressures of competition and the inevitable injuries that come with extreme sports?
Mathilde Gremaud:
We really understand each other. When I’m stressed she knows how to calm me and I can do the same for her. We provide practical support like recovery routines, physio, emotional coaching and we trust each other deeply. That shared experience is a huge comfort and helps us cope with the unique pressures of our sports.
Namita Nayyar:
You were born in Fribourg, Switzerland. How does your Swiss heritage and upbringing influence your approach to sport and life?
Mathilde Gremaud:
Growing up in Fribourg keeps me grounded. I value loyalty, hard work, and a connection to nature traits that shape how I train and live. Returning to my roots helps me recharge when sport gets intense and the community values I was raised with influence how I conduct myself both on and off the snow.
Namita Nayyar:
Looking ahead, you’ve achieved almost everything possible in freestyle skiing: Olympic golds, World Championships, X Games, and Crystal Globes. What keeps you motivated? Are there specific tricks you still want to land, or are you looking toward new ventures outside of competition?
Mathilde Gremaud:
There are still tricks I want to land and I love competing, so I’m far from finished. I’m also curious about projects outside competition like brand work, mentoring, media but everything depends on my health and longevity in the sport. Staying healthy so I can keep pushing both in competition and beyond is the priority.
Namita Nayyar:
Finally, if you could give one piece of advice to a young Swiss girl watching your success who wants to get into freestyle skiing, what would it be?
Mathilde Gremaud:
Follow your passion. Work hard and enjoy the process. Start small, listen to good coaches, and don’t lose the fun in it. Passion and persistence open doors. Keep learning and stay curious.
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