1. Early Life and Career Debut
Corinne Suter's early life and formative years laid the groundwork for her eventual highly successful career in alpine skiing, culminating in her World Cup debut at a young age.
1.1. Birth and Early Years
Corinne Suter was born on 28 September 1994, in Schwyz, Switzerland. She is a member of the Schwyz ski club, indicating her strong ties to her home region. Her height is 5.6 ft (1.71 m).
1.2. Junior Career
Suter had a notable junior career, demonstrating her potential from an early age. She secured multiple medals at the World Junior Alpine Skiing Championships:
- Gold in Super-G at the 2014 Jasná.
- Gold in Downhill at the 2014 Jasná.
- Silver in Super-G at the 2013 Quebec.
- Bronze in Combined at the 2012 Roccaraso.
1.3. World Cup Debut
Corinne Suter made her debut in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup on 26 November 2011, at the age of 17. Her initial performances marked the beginning of her progression into the senior alpine skiing circuit.
2. Major Achievements
Corinne Suter has established herself as a formidable competitor in alpine skiing, particularly in speed events, accumulating numerous titles and medals across the World Cup circuit, World Championships, and Olympic Games.
2.1. World Cup
Suter's performance in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup has been consistently strong, leading to overall discipline titles and numerous podium finishes.
2.1.1. Season Titles
Corinne Suter has won two discipline titles in the World Cup, both in the 2019-2020 season:
Season | |
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Discipline | |
2020 | Super-G |
Downhill |
2.1.2. Season Standings
Her consistent performance is reflected in her World Cup season standings across different disciplines:
Season | |||||||
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Age | Overall | Slalom | Giant slalom | Super-G | Downhill | Combined | |
2015 | 20 | 117 | - | - | 54 | 48 | - |
2016 | 21 | 29 | - | - | 18 | 9 | - |
2017 | 22 | 33 | - | - | 13 | 15 | 41 |
2018 | 23 | 34 | - | - | 15 | 20 | - |
2019 | 24 | 18 | - | - | 16 | 6 | - |
2020 | 25 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
2021 | 26 | 8 | - | 30 | 3 | 2 | - |
2022 | 27 | 9 | - | 45 | 8 | 2 | |
2023 | 28 | 12 | - | 47 | 6 | 3 | |
2024 | 29 | 55 | - | - | 20 | 28 | |
2025 | 30 | 16 | - | - | 7 | 8 |
2.1.3. Race Podiums
Suter has achieved 5 World Cup wins (3 in downhill, 2 in super-G) and a total of 26 podium finishes (17 in downhill, 9 in super-G). She has also recorded 71 top-ten finishes.
Season | ||||
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Date | Location | Discipline | Place | |
2019 | 23 February 2019 | Crans-Montana, Switzerland | Downhill | 3rd |
13 March 2019 | Soldeu, Andorra | Downhill | 3rd | |
2020 | 6 December 2019 | Lake Louise, Canada | Downhill | 2nd |
8 December 2019 | Super-G | 3rd | ||
11 January 2020 | Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Austria | Downhill | 1st | |
9 February 2020 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany | Super-G | 1st | |
21 February 2020 | Crans-Montana, Switzerland | Downhill | 2nd | |
22 February 2020 | 2nd | |||
29 February 2020 | La Thuile, Italy | Super-G | 3rd | |
2021 | 18 December 2020 | Val d'Isère, France | Downhill | 1st |
19 December 2020 | Downhill | 2nd | ||
20 December 2020 | Super-G | 2nd | ||
10 January 2021 | St. Anton, Austria | Super-G | 3rd | |
26 February 2021 | Val di Fassa, Italy | Downhill | 3rd | |
27 February 2021 | Downhill | 2nd | ||
28 February 2021 | Super-G | 3rd | ||
2022 | 4 December 2021 | Lake Louise, Canada | Downhill | 3rd |
16 January 2022 | Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Austria | Super-G | 2nd | |
29 January 2022 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany | Downhill | 1st | |
2023 | 2 December 2022 | Lake Louise, Canada | Downhill | 2nd |
3 December 2022 | Downhill | 3rd | ||
4 December 2022 | Super-G | 1st | ||
16 December 2022 | St. Moritz, Switzerland | Downhill | 3rd | |
4 March 2023 | Kvitfjell, Norway | Downhill | 3rd | |
2025 | 19 January 2025 | Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy | Super-G | 3rd |
25 January 2025 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany | Downhill | 3rd |

2.2. World Championships
Corinne Suter has earned five medals at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, showcasing her prowess on the global stage.
Year | |||||||
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Age | Slalom | Giant slalom | Super G | Downhill | Combined | Team Combined | |
2017 | 22 | - | - | 12 | 18 | - | - |
2019 | 24 | - | - | 3 | 2 | DNS2 | |
2021 | 26 | - | 18 | 2 | 1 | - | |
2023 | 28 | - | - | 20 | 3 | - | |
2025 | 30 | - | - | 14 | 7 | 7 |
In 2019, at Åre, she won a silver medal in downhill and a bronze medal in super-G. At the 2021 World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Suter earned a gold medal in downhill, ending a 32-year wait for Switzerland in the women's downhill event. She also took a silver medal in super-G at the same championships. Her success continued at the 2023 World Championships in Méribel, where she secured a bronze medal in downhill.
2.3. Olympic Games
Suter has represented Switzerland at the Winter Olympic Games, achieving her most significant career highlight in 2022.
Year | ||||||
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Age | Slalom | Giant slalom | Super G | Downhill | Combined | |
2018 | 23 | - | - | 17 | 6 | - |
2022 | 27 | - | - | 13 | 1 | - |
At the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Corinne Suter achieved a historic gold medal in the women's downhill event, marking a career defining moment. She had previously competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where her best result was a sixth place in downhill.
3. Playing Style and Strengths
Corinne Suter's playing style is characterized by her specialization in the speed events of downhill and super-G. Her competitive advantage lies in her ability to excel in these disciplines, which require a combination of raw speed, precise technical execution, and courage to navigate challenging courses at high velocity. Her focus on speed events has allowed her to refine the specific skills necessary for top performance, leading to her consistent podium finishes and major championship victories.
4. Personal Life
Beyond her professional skiing career, Corinne Suter maintains a relatively private personal life. She hails from Schwyz, Switzerland, and continues to represent her local club. Her dedication to alpine skiing has been a central aspect of her life, reflected in her enduring commitment to the sport.