Nef, Sonja (1972–)

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Nef, Sonja (1972–)

Swiss Alpine skier. Born April 19, 1972, in Urnäsch, Switzerland; sister of Willi and Susan Nef (both skiers).

Won 1st World Cup giant slalom (1999); won 6 of 8 World Cup giant slaloms (2000–01) to take the World title; won a bronze medal for giant slalom at Salt Lake City Olympics (2002).

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