Learn the details of who he was Eliot Dänzer (2003-2025) and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.
Who was Eliot Dänzer?
Eliot Dänzer was born on January 1, 2003 in Nendaz, Switzerland.
His unfortunate death was the May 17, 2025 in Swiss Alps, Switzerland by Avalanche at 22 years of age.
He was one of the most promising names in Swiss freeride snowboarding. He was the 2019 Junior Freeride Snowboarding World Champion and placed third on the 2025 FWT Challenger circuit.
Birth
- Full name: Eliot Dänzer
- Date:
- Place: Nendaz, Switzerland
- Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Death
- Date:
- Place: Swiss Alps, Switzerland
- Age: 22 years old
- Cause: Avalanche
How did Eliot Dänzer die?
He died after being hit by an avalanche in the Eiger massif in the Swiss Alps. The 22-year-old athlete was climbing the west face of the mountain in the Grindelwald-Wengen ski resort when the avalanche struck, sweeping away seven people. Two of them, including Dänzer, died; five others were injured.
