minipic
for the Kick
history of origin of the minipic team
Convinced of the idea to support athletes on their way to the top, the sponsorship with Camille Balanche, specialized in MTB-Downhill, started. After a successful partnership of several years, minipic decided to support more than one athlete in the future. The vision of a minipic team representing the cantonal and the linguistic diversity of Switzerland was born. The foundation stone was laid with the start of the partnership with Livio Simonet. In the meantime, the minipic team has grown to eleven athletes from different winter and summer sports who are supported on their way to the top.
minipic gives you that kick
for more fun, action and adventure – also in the minipic team
minipic has become a traditional Swiss meat snack and is a practical source of energy for any kind of adventure. Whether you are hiking in the swiss mountain landscape, skiing in the alps or relaxing by the pool – minipic will always give you that extra kick! But that is not enough. We also want to give our minipic team that extra kick. So, minipic is definitely keeping its fingers crossed and hoping for that kick onto the podium.
Anina Hutter
Cross-Country skiing, mountain bike
2005 | Grisons
What gives you a kick?
Ride my bike down the trail and really play with the terrain!
What is your relationship to minipic?
The perfect companion since my childhood and minipic and I share the same home with the canton of the Grisons.
When and where do you like to eat minipic?
As a snack between meals, often on a day of travel or after an exhausting training.
What is your next goal?
Qualifying for the U23 European and World Championships as well as finishing in the top 5 at the Swiss Championships.
Antonio Djakovic
Swimming
2002 | Zurich
What gives you a kick?
The last seconds at the starting block before a competition.
What is your relationship to minipic?
The perfect snack between meals since my childhood.
When and where do you like to eat minipic?
As a quick energy source right in the pool after training.
What is your next goal?
Final qualification at the Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris as well as winning a medal at the European and World Championships.
Delia Durrer
Alpine Skiing
2002 | Nidwalden
What gives you a kick?
The last seconds before leaving the start house!
What is your relationship to minipic?
The perfect companion since my childhood – whether on school trips or during a break.
When and where do you like to eat minipic?
As pre-workout snack to get some energy.
What is your next goal?
To move into the top 15 and then, in the longer term, to move into the top 10 over the next 2–3 years.
Livio Simonet
Alpine Skiing
1998 | Grisons
What gives you a kick?
Anything that has to do with speed – skiing, motorcycling or jet skiing!
What is your relationship to minipic?
The perfect companion since my childhood – on school trips or hiking with my family.
When and where do you like to eat minipic?
As snack before training or during racing days.
What is your next goal?
To give my best every single day and keep getting better.
Nicolas Huber
Snowboard Freestyle
1995 | Zurich
What gives you a kick?
Try a new trick on your snowboard – if you succeed, the reward is incredible!
What is your relationship to minipic?
I have loved the brand and the product since I was a kid – a dream come true to be part of the minipic team.
When and where do you like to eat minipic?
As a snack in nature or after sports, when you are really hungry and urgently in need of a snack.
What is your next goal?
A World Championship medal on Corvatsch in 2025 and an Olympic medal in Italy in 2026.
Raphael Neidhart
Floorball
2002 | Zug
What gives you a kick?
Skiing in the deep snow or when the arena is rocking during playoffs – a great feeling!
What is your relationship to minipic?
The perfect companion since my childhood – for example on hikes or as a snack between meals during training.
When and where do you like to eat minipic?
Always and everywhere.
What is your next goal?
The Swiss Championships title and my bachelor’s degree.
Salomé Kora
Track and Field
1994 | St. Gallen
What gives you a kick?
When a competition is very important and it really counts – that’s when the kick comes!
What is your relationship to minipic?
The perfect companion since my childhood – for example on hikes or as a snack during school breaks.
When and where do you like to eat minipic?
Even today, as a reward when I have earned a snack – sometimes in the afternoon between meals.
What is your next goal?
The European Championships in Rome and the Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris.
Sarah Hoefflin
Ski Freestyle
1992 | Geneva
What gives you a kick?
When I open the window in the morning and see the sun shining from the bright blue sky into the fresh powder snow!
What is your relationship to minipic?
Absolute fan of the product and the brand since childhood – really happy to be part of the minipic team now.
When and where do you like to eat minipic?
Preferably as part of my dinner – I cook or grill them. But also on their own, of course!
What is your next goal?
The World Championships on Corvatsch in 2025.
Sixtine Cousin
Skicross
1999 | Geneva
What gives you a kick?
When I'm at the start of a course with big jumps with three other women who want the same thing as me: to win the race!
What is your relationship to minipic?
Brings back a lot of childhood memories for me – I have loved minipic ever since.
When and where do you like to eat minipic?
For a quick snack between meals – convenient as minipic fits in any pocket.
What is your next goal?
The World Championships 2025 in Switzerland.
Werner Schlegel
Schwingen
2002 | St. Gallen
What gives you a kick?
When you can win spectacularly against another Schwinger in a competition!
What is your relationship to minipic?
The perfect companion since my childhood – for example as a snack in between or during breaks.
When and where do you like to eat minipic?
As a snack before or after training when you are really hungry.
What is your next goal?
More Schwing-Festival victories and being successful at the jubilee Schwing-Festival in Appenzell.
William Reais
Track and Fiels
1999 | Grisons
What gives you a kick?
The little nervousness I feel before the competition!
What is your relationship to minipic?
My home, of course – minipic and I are both at home in the canton of the Grisons and minipic reminds me of my childhood.
When and where do you like to eat minipic?
Anywhere – in the car, after training or at home.
What is your next goal?
The European Championships in Rome and the Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris.
