Rising Italian snowboarding star Matilde Lorenzi tragically handed away at simply 19 years outdated after struggling accidents throughout coaching, officers introduced Tuesday.
In line with the Worldwide Ski and Snowboard Federation, Lorenzi fell throughout a session on the Grawant G1 slope in Val Senales on Monday.
After the accident, Lorenzi was taken by helicopter to a close-by hospital … the place she tragically succumbed to her head accidents.
“The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) extends its deepest condolences following the tragic loss of Matilde Lorenzi,” the group stated.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Matilde Lorenzi, as announced by the Italian Ministry of Defense, who conveyed heartfelt condolences for the 19-year-old athlete of the Italian Army.”
The assertion continued … “FIS joins FISI President Flavio Roda and the entire Italian winter sports community in mourning, including coaches, athletes, teammates, the federal council, and all FISI staff.”
“FISI is in mourning, standing by her family, friends, and everyone who cherished Matilde, honoring her memory today and always.”
Lorenzi was a promising younger expertise within the sport … incomes the Italian junior general and Tremendous-G champion honors in 2023.
She positioned sixth within the downhill Junior World Alpine Ski Championships and eighth in super-G.
United States Olympian Lindsey Vonn shared her condolences … saying, “This is a tragic loss. Sending my thoughts to her family.”
Fellow American Olympian Mikaela Shiffrin added … “So much love to her family, friends, and teammates.”
