The local athlete is making a real name for herself in the world of cross-country skiing.  Highlights of von Siebenthal’s winter include 17th place at the Tour de Ski, and both gold and bronze medals at the U23 World Cup in Kazakhstan. That was followed by placing 6th in the 10 km Skating and 23rd in the Skiathlon at the Cross-Country World Cup in Sweden.

Descended from a long line of farmers, the 21 year-old von Siebenthal’s father taught her to ski at a young age. Von Siebenthal worked on the family farm until she took up professional skiing and joined the Swiss national team just two years ago. 

In addition to von Siebenthal’s professional applause, her fan club, started by family friend Ueli Zeller of Zweisimmen, now counts more than 140 members.