Michela Figini

Born in Prato Leventina on 7 April 1966, Michela Figini is former Swiss alpine ski racer who competed in several disciplines.

As one of the star athletes of the Swiss national team during the 1980s, Michela was given the honour of being Switzerland’s flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.

"Michi" claimed Olympic Gold in the Downhill at the 1984 Sarajevo Games and went on to win Silver in the Super-G at Calgary 1988. Her World Championships success includes a Downhill Gold in Bormio (1985) and two Silver medals on home snow in Crans-Montana (1987) in both Downhill and Super-G.

The champion from the Leventina valley captured the overall World Cup title in both 1985 and 1988. Her career also features four discipline titles in Downhill (1986, 1987, 1988, and 1989), one in Giant Slalom (1985), and one in Super-G (1988). Over her illustrious career, she stepped onto the World Cup podium 46 times, securing 26 victories, 9 runner-up finishes, and 11 third-place spots.
Michi retired from competitive racing in 1990.