Nasawi ang Norwegian athlete Audun Gronvold, 49, matapos tamaan ng kidlat.
Si Gronvold ay isang national alpine skier at ski cross athlete. Nanalo siya ng bronze medal sa 2010 Winter Olympics na ginanap sa Vancouver, Canada.
Nasa isang cabin trip si Gronvold nang tamaan siya ng kidlat.
Agad siyang isinugod sa ospital at ginamot ang mga tinamo niyang sugat matapos ang insidente, pero hindi siya nakaligtas.
Pumanaw si Gronvold noong Martes, July 15, 2025, pagkumpirma ng Norwegian Ski Federation noong July 16.
Hindi binanggit sa mga ulat kung saang lugar nangyari ang insidente. Hindi rin tinukoy ang petsa kung kailan nangyari ang trahedya.
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NORWEGIAN GOLD MEDALIST A NATIONAL FIGURE IN HIS COUNTRY
Si Gronvold ay national alpine athlete mula 1993-1994 hanggang 2003-2004 season.
Nasungkit niya ang bronze medal sa 2010 Winter Olympics.
Nanalo rin siya ng bronze sa 2005 World Championships, at winner sa ski cross Crystal Globe noong 2007.
Third placer din siya sa 1999 World Cup finals ng alpine racing sa Spain.
Matapos ang kanyang active career, nagsilbi siya bilang national coach for skiing sa Norway.
Itinuturing siyang pioneer skier sa Norwegian freestyle at ski cross.
“Audun took responsibility for the development of skiing after his active career,” saad ng Norwegian Ski Federation.
“He has been both a national team coach and a member of the ski board. He showed a burning commitment to skiing both as an active participant, coach and leader.”
Pagpapatuloy ng statement: “Norwegian skiing has lost a prominent figure, who has meant so much to both the alpine and freestyle communities.
“Audun had a great career in both alpine skiing and ski cross, before becoming the national ski cross coach. The Norwegian Ski Association also remembers his efforts on the ski board.”
Sabi naman ni Tove Moe Dyrhaug, ski president, “Audun’s passing leaves a huge void in Norwegian skiing.
“Our thoughts go out to Audun's family, friends and everyone who was close to him.”
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