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Success started in Zermatt for Olympic designer

Whistler Olympic Park was designed to give spectators a better view of the action

Whistler Olympic Park designer Paul Mathews has helped craft 320 ski areas in 34 countries, including Switzerland, where being a ski bum inspired his life’s work.

The 62-year-old American-Canadian is the founder of Ecosign, an environmentally friendly planning firm commissioned to create the Olympic Nordic centre and ski jumps where Swiss Simon Ammann could be a favourite to win.

Valencia will host the America's Cup for the second time in a row 06.02.2010 - 10:13

Valencia prepares for a unique regatta

The Spanish Mediterranean port of Valencia is bracing itself to once again host the legendary America's Cup sailing race, which starts on Monday.

Ready for takeoff: Two Swiss ski jumpers, Simon Ammann and Andreas Küttel, hope to sail to gold off these ramps in Whistler 03.02.2010 - 12:12

Vancouver gets ready for big Olympic party

Estimates say three billion people will watch the 2010 Winter Games and no doubt many will focus on events where the Swiss have a shot at the gold.

Roger Federer faces the media after winning - and celebrating - the Australian Open for the fourth time 01.02.2010 - 09:17

Philosophical Federer reflects on success

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer stayed up all night drinking champagne with friends to celebrate his fourth Australian Open and record 16th grand slam title.

Pedro de la Rosa (left) and Kamui Kobayashi (right) will drive the C29 unveiled by Peter Sauber (centre) in Valencia 31.01.2010 - 18:21

Racing boss Sauber gets clean restart

After a tense few months when the fate of his stable was in the balance, Swiss racing boss Peter Sauber has unveiled his new cars in Valencia.

Federer was playing his A-game in Australia 31.01.2010 - 12:26

Flawless Federer secures fourth Australian title

Switzerland’s Roger Federer has won his fourth Australian Open championship after delivering a sterling performance against Britain’s Andy Murray.

Federer en route to an 87-minute victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 29.01.2010 - 11:14

Dominant Federer reaches final Down Under

Switzerland’s world number one tennis player Roger Federer has beaten France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in the semifinal of the Australian Open.

Cuche celebrates after winning the downhill on Saturday 23.01.2010 - 16:34

Sweet double win for Cuche at Kitzbühel

Didier Cuche of Switzerland has captured the top spot in the men’s downhill at Kitzbühel, his second World Cup win in two days.

The heat is on for Roger Federer, aiming to win his 16th grand slam title 17.01.2010 - 11:13

Federer aims to go fourth Down Under

World tennis number one Roger Federer is hoping to start the year with a bang by adding the 2010 Australian Open to his titles of 2004, 2006 and 2007.

Janka on his way to victory in the Lauberhorn downhill 15.01.2010 - 10:17

Janka stays on course for World Cup success

Carlo Janka was in top form at the prestigious Lauberhorn downhill on Saturday, taking his fourth World Cup victory of the season.

Two Didiers - will they be smiling after the Lauberhorn downhill? 15.01.2010 - 21:31

Two Didiers carry Swiss hopes at historic race

Swiss skiers Didier Cuche and Didier Défago have little time to ponder their Olympic medal prospects during a January World Cup schedule stacked with classic races.

Mush! Emil Inauen shouts out his forwarding address to his dogs 15.01.2010 - 16:18

Dogged determination keeps Swiss musher ahead

A smiling Emil Inauen gives each of his eight tired huskies a big hug at the end of their gruelling 60-kilometre race through the thick snow and fog.

Lambiel is optimistic about his medal chances 11.01.2010 - 18:44

Skating champion vows to "finish the job"

Swiss figure skating champion Stéphane Lambiel says an Olympic gold in Vancouver next month is within reach.

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