Maximilien Drion

Maximilien Drion moved from Belgium to Switzerland when he was 10 years old and discovered his passion for ski mountaineering and trail running. His first World Cup victory in 2021 and the International Olympic Committee's decision to include ski mountaineering in the 2026 Winter Olympics put his career in overdrive, and he has since finished second twice in the World Cup overall rankings. The 2023 vice world champion raises the Belgian flag high in the sport among more mountainous nations.