Aebersold wins ahead of Gemperle

With a lead of 53 seconds, the victory of the 27-year-old from Seeland was clear. "It was really very challenging through the gardens, so I ran a sprint with a magnifying glass for the first time, which was worth it," Aebersold, who had already triumphed over the middle distance, was quoted as saying on the federation's website.

Meanwhile, the Swiss men were left without a medal. They finished in 4th to 6th place. The last orienteering competition, the sprint relay, will take place on Monday.

The World Games, in which Switzerland is represented by over 90 athletes, will continue until August 17. Switzerland has won gold four times so far: three times in orienteering and once in karate.