Olympic Museum in Lausanne Expands Collection with New Olympic Memorabilia

The Olympic Museum in Lausanne has unveiled more than 300 new objects collected during the Winter Olympic Games held in Milan and Cortina, enriching one of the world’s most important sports heritage collections.

Among the latest additions are items used by several Swiss Olympic champions, including the skis of Mathilde Gremaud, the helmet of Franjo von Allmen, and the racing suit worn by Loïc Meillard. Equipment belonging to Marianne Fatton, who secured Olympic gold for Switzerland in Italy, has also joined the museum’s growing collection.

The museum also received contributions from international sporting stars. Norwegian cross-country skiing legend Johannes Klæbo, a six-time Olympic champion, donated his competition poles. Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida, a double Olympic gold medallist, contributed her racing suit to the collection.

A public donation ceremony took place in Lausanne on Tuesday, bringing together athletes who participated in the Olympic Games. Swiss ice hockey player Alina Müller, who won a bronze medal and served as Switzerland’s flag bearer during the closing ceremony, also attended the event.

In addition to sporting equipment, museum representatives collected objects connected to the visual identity of the Games, including materials from the opening and closing ceremonies. These items help preserve the atmosphere and cultural significance of each Olympic edition.

The Olympic Museum currently houses more than 90,000 objects gathered over the last 120 years. The institution credits athletes for helping preserve Olympic history by donating valuable items that tell the stories of sporting achievement and international competition.

With each new acquisition, the Lausanne-based museum continues its mission of safeguarding Olympic heritage and inspiring future generations through the history of sport.