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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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Dr. Kranzelbinder competing at the Federal Alpine Games (ESAF) in 2025. Courtesy of Daniel Kranzelbinder.

Tradition Meets Athletics: Switzerland’s Centuries-Old Athletic Tradition Finds Its Way to UChicago

By Anushka Vasudev / November 5, 2025
UChicago postdoctoral researcher Daniel Kranzelbinder had an exceptional stone putting performance at Switzerland’s Federal Wrestling and Alpine Games Festival 2025. But for him, there’s more to this unconventional sport than just athletic enjoyment.
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