FIS Official Communication

FIS Race Director Emmanuel Couder tests positive for Covid-19

This is to inform you that FIS Alpine Men's Race Director Emmanuel Couder tested positive for Covid-19. Immediately after feeling the first symptoms, Couder went into self-isolation.

All individuals in close contact with Couder, including the FIS support staff, have subsequently been re-tested for Covid-19 and will be now tested every day. Race Director Hannes Trinkl will take over the responsibilities of Couder for the upcoming races in Lenzerheide (SUI).

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