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Marie Marchand-Arvier, World Vice-Champion of Super G

05.02.2009

Geneva – February 4th

A month after signing a partnership with the French skier Marie Marchand-Arvier, the Swiss manufacturer of high quality sports watches ALPINA is proud to announce the results of its ambassador, awarded World Vice-Champion of Super G, February 3rd in Val d’Isère.

Second arrival behind the American Lindsey Vonn, the skier of “Les Contamines” created a surprise while curling the track Solaise of Val d’Isère in 1 minute, 21 seconds and 7/100.This performance makes her the favorite to win a French medal for the next great test of speed - the Descent - that will take place on Sunday, February 8th.To be continued…

More about the partnership between ALPINA Genève & Marie Marchand-Arvier:

Geneva-December 2008

ALPINA Genève, Swiss manufacturer of high quality sports watches and the French skier Marie Marchand-Arvier, champion of France 2008 of Super Combined and Super Giant one, have just signed a partnership.

A champion of French skiing —23 years old, Marie Marchand-Arvier, member of the French Ski Team since 2003, is one of the young French talents in Alpine skiing.After its first Olympics in 2006 in Turin, her two podium positions at the World Cup of 2007 and her two national titles in 2008, the skier of “Les Contamines” continues her ascension with a fully loaded 2009 season.Marie will participate in the descents of the Super G and of the Super Combined, both part of the World Cup.


Ambassador of ALPINA watches — During every single one of these numerous challenges, Marie Marchand-Arvier will be supported by her fabulous Avalanche Extreme Regulator, perfectly in line with the surroundings with its white ceramic case and rose gold plated bezel set with 126 icy diamonds. Marie and her ALPINA form a Champions team that is bound to win on the slopes, with elegance and power!


For more information, please feel free to contact us:

Yasmina Pedrini: pedrini@alpina-watches.com

Caroline Delmonte: delmonte@alpina-watches.com