The SwissSkills team dominated EuroSkills 2023
The SwissSkills National Team emerged victorious with twelve gold medals and three silver awards at the European Skills Championships EuroSkills in Gdansk.
The Swiss national team participated with a total of 16 different trades and won 15 medals, including twelve gold medals and three silver medals. Thus, the Swiss national team has impressively underlined its dominance in the international comparison. Martin Erlacher, the Technical Delegate, expressed his joy and satisfaction on the occasion of this victory. When asked about the recipe for success, Martin Erlacher said: "The dedication and support among each other were exemplary, and the outstanding results are the result of that."
Compared to two years ago in Graz (Ö), the result was even surpassed. The number of twelve gold medals outshines everything. The other nations were Austria with seven European Championship titles, France with their five. What is particularly convincing: There were an impressive 94% of the SwissSkills delegation on the podium and provided an incredible track record.
The Swiss results at a glance
Gold:
- Ariane Aeschlimann (meat specialist from Münchenbuchsee BE)
- Iwan Arnold (plasterer-dryer from Haldi UR)
- Giorgio Besomi (floor parquet layer from Bellinzona TI)
- Ralf Boltshauser (Fehraltorf ZH) & Raymond Tea (Gundetswil ZH) together in the "Entrepreneurship" Skill
- Antoine Cottens (construction machinery mechanic from Rances VD)
- Sven Fellmann (electrician from Triengen LU)
- Nicola Krause (bricklayer from Schüpfheim LU)
- Celine Maier (cook from Meinisberg BE)
- Michael Schmucki (electrician from Uerikon ZH)
- Marlena Senne (stonemason from Affoltern am Albis ZH)
- Carmen Többen (hotel communication specialist from Oberhofen BE)
- William Zahler (tinsmith from Lenk BE)
Silver:
- Michael Bieri (carpenter from Wachseldorn BE)
- Fabio Bossart (automotive mechatronics technician from Schötz LU)
- Sabrina Bosshard (painter from Illnau ZH)
6th rank:
- Sascha Künzi (refrigeration system fitter from Zwieselberg, BE)
Best of Nation:
- Giorgio Besomi (floor parquet layer from Bellinzona TI)
After the return of the SwissSkills team to Switzerland, the vocational champions and the entire Swiss team were warmly welcomed and greeted at a Welcome Event in the Stadtsaal of Kloten, Zurich.
Source and further information: www.swiss-skills.ch
