In competition since: National level since 1983
On the World Cup circuit since: 1996
With Rossignol since: 2005
Disciplines: Downhill, Super G, Giant Slalom, Combined
Ski Club: Morgins
Servicemen: Augusto Gillio
Website: http://www.didierdefago.ch/new/
Parents: Evelyne, nurse & Victor, technical draftsman
Brothers and sisters: Daniel Defago
Partner: Sabine, independent professional and mother.
Children: Alexanne & Timéo
Didier seen by Dominique Gisin…
Didier in 3 words?
Genius, calm, fast.
His main qualities in ski racing and main qualities on a mental aspect?
If he’s able to put the line from his brains onto the snow, he’s always very, very fast. You always have to count him in.
His place in the team?
The “romande” gentleman.
A particular memory with him?
In my first training with the world cup team he walked over to me and said “Hi”. It was definitely my highlight of the week.
Didier seen by Andrew Weibrecht…
Didier in 3 words?
Competitor, technician, clutch.
His main qualities in ski racing and main qualities on a mental aspect?
He is best when it matters the most, last year he was able to rise up and win both Kitzbühel and Wengen and then this year take the Olympic Gold. He has a particular ability to carry speed through the whole course better than most anybody else and make it look easy.
Didier seen by Silvan Zurbriggen…
Didier in 3 words?
Ambitious, addicted to training.
His main qualities in ski racing and in terms of the mental aspect?
He lets the skis do the work.
His place in the team?
He’s one of the crack characters in our team – he’s really important!
Watch freeski and snowboard action 
Find all Rossignol events
