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The incredible story of Beny Furrer (People 2024, by Alain Amherd) - Swiss Press Award

Beny Furrer, fotografiert im Garten seines Hauses in Stalden (VS) am 14. Dezember 2023.
Beny Furrer, fotografiert im Garten seines Hauses in Stalden (VS) am 14. Dezember 2023.
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2024

The incredible story of Beny Furrer

Alain Amherd

In 1986, Beny Furrer suffered a serious motorcycle accident. He sustained severe head injuries and lost his left arm. Despite slim chances of survival and extensive surgeries, Beny Furrer competed in the Engadin Ski Marathon just ten months later. He also participated in the extreme cycling race "Race Across America" ​​several times.

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Photo / People
2024

Alain Amherd

In 1986, Beny Furrer suffered a serious motorcycle accident. He sustained severe head injuries and lost his left arm. Despite slim chances of survival and extensive surgeries, Beny Furrer competed in the Engadin Ski Marathon just ten months later. He also participated in the extreme cycling race "Race Across America" ​​several times.

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