| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Switzerland | ||
| FIS Snowboarding World Championships | ||
 | 2011 La Molina | Halfpipe |
| New Zealand Winter Games | ||
 | 2011 Cardrona | Halfpipe |
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