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Italian Ski Racer Dies in Training Accident
Matteo Franzoso suffered fatal head trauma after crashing through safety fences during training; he competed in 17 World Cup races and died one day before his 26th birthday, officials said.
- Italian skier Matteo Franzoso died at 25 after a training crash in Chile, as reported by the Italian winter sports federation .
- Franzoso sustained serious injuries after colliding with fencing and did not survive, according to FISI's statement.
- FISI President Flavio Roda expressed grief, stating, 'It is a tragedy for the family and for our sport.'
- The International Ski and Snowboard Federation also mourned his loss, saying, 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Matteo Franzoso.
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The death of a ski star has shocked the winter sports world. The sister of another deceased is now addressing the public with emotional words.
After several deaths in less than a year, important safety measures are called for to avoid new ski dramas.
·Paris, France
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He first competed at the highest level in 2021, accumulating 17 appearances in downhill and super-G.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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After a seemingly harmless jump, Matteo Franzos lost control of his glasses, ending up embating a protection network. His colleagues should return to Italy in the next hours.
·Portugal
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