Franziska Matile-Dörig

Franziska Matile-Dörig (born 26 March 1992) is a Swiss para-cyclist.

Sporting career Matile-Dörig was a competitive orienteering athlete. After a long injury break, she retired as a squad athlete, but continued running, mountain sports, ski touring and trail running. She worked as a physiotherapist and trained as an outdoor guide. In a traffic accident in April 2021, she suffered broken bones in both feet. Her left foot was subsequently stiff and deformed. As part of her rehabilitation, she was suggested to take up cycling.

In 2022, Matile-Dörig took part in her first paracycling race in Brugg and came into contact with national coach Dany Hirs, who has been training her ever since. She achieved her first podium finish in the Paracycling World Cup in Maniago, Italy, finishing third in the individual time trial.

Awards and honors In 2023, Matile-Dörig was honored with the Newcomer Award at the Swiss Paralympic Night.