Selina Gasparin: Head Coach Youth and Junior

Selina Gasparin is a well-known name in Swiss biathlon. Selina's most notable achievements in her active career include 2 wins and 2 second places in the World Cup as well as the silver medal in the Individual at the Olympic Games in Sochi 2014.

After retiring from active competition, Selina started working for the Swiss Biathlon Federation as a U18 Talent Developer. Selina was responsible for the implementation of a National Performance Center for young biathletes in a region and the transfer of Swiss-Ski’s strategy and training philosophy to this region. She was also responsible for supporting athletes transitioning from youth (U16) to junior (U18) and for talent selection.

Her coaching duties included organizing courses and training sessions, helping to plan and co-organize interregional and national training groups, as well as coordinating regional and national competition planning and organizing races when necessary.

Since February 2024, Selina has been the Head Coach for Young Talents in Switzerland. In her current role, Selina is primarily responsible for administrative and strategic tasks within the youth and junior sector, including selection and projects such as the Athlete Pathway and Talent Scouting. In addition, she occasionally takes on a more hands-on coaching role by leading training sessions.

“My role in the federation is now about developing the potential of young athletes and guiding them to their own podium moments. My transition from athlete to coach, coupled with my knowledge and network within the biathlon community, helps me to support the next generation of athletes." – Selina Gasparin