Ursula Bruhin

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Ursula Bruhin
Medal record
Women's snowboarding
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FIS Snowboarding World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2001 Madonna di Campiglio Parallel Giant Slalom
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2003 Kreischberg Parallel Giant Slalom

Ursula Bruhin (born 19 March 1970) is a Swiss snowboarder, World Champion in Parallel Giant Slalom in 2001 and 2003.


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