Gregory Deschwanden, a 34-year-old Swiss ski jumper, achieved what many saw as a surprise victory by winning a medal at the normal hill ski jumping competition in Milan-Cortina. This was Deschwanden's first medal at a major championship, earning him a total of 266 points from two jumps, placing him in a tie for third with Japan's Ren Nikaido. This achievement came after Deschwanden had consistently reached the podium six times in the World Cup during his career but had never medaled at a championship event.

In celebration of his achievement, Deschwanden and the rest of the Swiss team gathered at a local bar where they marked the occasion with joy and revelry. He mentioned that they had been lacking reasons to celebrate throughout the year and felt it was important to acknowledge this milestone, especially with two rest days ahead. The night of festivities reportedly got a bit out of hand, leaving him with no memory of how he got home, but he felt it was a well-deserved celebration.

Following his victory, Deschwanden shared with the Swiss media that he intends to get a tattoo of a pizza as a memento of his victory, reflecting on the balance of eating well while celebrating with drinks. His light-hearted remarks have created a buzz, demonstrating his down-to-earth personality even as he navigates his newfound success on the Olympic stage.