Who was Ueli Kestenholz? Olympic snowboard bronze medalist dies at 50 after Swiss Alps avalanche accident during winter ride

Olympic bronze medalist Ueli Kestenholz has died at 50 after being trapped in an avalanche while snowboarding in Switzerland. The Swiss Ski Federation confirmed his death on January 13. A three-time Olympian and X Games gold medalist, Kestenholz was known for his love of freeride snowboarding and extreme sports.

Who was Ueli Kestenholz? Olympic snowboard bronze medalist dies at 50 after Swiss Alps avalanche accident during winter ride
Olympic bronze medalist Ueli Kestenholz has died at 50 after being trapped in an avalanche while snowboarding in Switzerland. The Swiss Ski Federation confirmed his death on January 13. A three-time Olympian and X Games gold medalist, Kestenholz was known for his love of freeride snowboarding and extreme sports.