Mirjam Jäger becomes sports presenter at Blick.ch
Former Swiss freestyle skier Mirjam Jäger is joining Blick.ch as a sports anchor. Starting in June, Jäger will present live coverage and various video formats on the sports platform.
Mirjam Jäger has competed four times at the World Championships (2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015) and once at the Olympic Games (2014). The highlight of her career was the bronze medal in the halfpipe at the World Championships in Kreischberg, Austria, in January of this year. In March 2015, Jäger retired from active competitive sport and from the Swiss Freeski Team national team.
From June, the Zurich native will present various video formats, talk shows and live coverage of sporting events on Blick.ch as the new face of WebTV. Her first appearance will be at the Tour de Suisse on June 13. Mirjam Jäger on her new role: "I'm really looking forward to this exciting task and the challenge of being on the 'other side' with a camera and microphone."
Felix Bingesser, Head of Sport at the Blick Group: "We are delighted that Mirjam Jäger has joined the Blick Group's sports editorial team as a new, fresh face. As a former top athlete, Mirjam knows what she is talking about. With her direct and cheeky manner, she will find her very own approach to Swiss sportspeople. Mirjam Jäger has a passion for sport. And she likes to be around people. Brilliant prerequisites for being a great asset to our team."
