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Gulf Today
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Norway's ski cross Olympic medallist Gronvold dies at 49 after lightning strike
Olympic ski cross bronze medallist Audun Gronvold has died at the age of 49 after being struck by lightning during a cabin trip, the Norwegian Ski Federation said on Wednesday. Gronvold was rushed to hospital and received treatment for his injuries but died late on Tuesday, it added. Born in Hamar, Gronvold won bronze medals in men's ski cross at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and 2005 World Ski Championships. He was a national team athlete in alpine skiing from the 1993-94 to the 2003-04 season. "Norwegian skiing has lost a remarkable figure who has meant so much to both the alpine and freestyle communities," federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug said. "Audun had a great career in both alpine skiing and ski cross, before he became a national team coach in ski cross. The Norwegian Ski Association also remembers his efforts on the ski board. There will be a big void after Audun." Reuters
Time of India
17-07-2025
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- Time of India
Olympic Medalist Audun Groenvold Killed By Lightning Strike During Cabin Trip
Olympic medalist Audun Groenvold killed by lightning strike. Fatal bolt hit the 49-year-old Norwegian during a cabin trip on July 12. The freestyle skier passed away from his injuries on July 15 night. The Norwegian Ski Federation announced the tragic news on July 16. Audun had a great career in both Alpine skiing and Ski Cross. The decorated athlete won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. Groenvold logged a win in the Ski Cross Cup in 2007 as well. He also won a bronze in Ski Cross event in 2025 world championships. He was the coach of Norwegian National Ski Cross team from 2010-2012. WATCH- Read More
Metro
17-07-2025
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- Metro
Olympic medallist dead after being struck by lightning on family holiday
Former Olympic medallist Audun Groenvold is died on Tuesday after being struck by lightning on a family holiday. The 49-year-old Norwegian was reportedly struck by lightning on a trip to the family's cabin on July 12. He was taken to hospital and died later, leaving behind his wife and three children. Groenvold won bronze for Norway at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver in ski cross and was national champion in both alpine and freestyle skiing. His wife, Kristin Tandberg Haugsjå, posted a tribute on Facebook, via NRK, which read: 'Audun, my great love and my best friend for twenty years… today you left us. 'What started with a lovely summer vacation ended last Saturday with you being struck by lightning while we were out at our cabin. 'Although you quickly received treatment and were taken to hospital, you died from your injuries last night. 'Sanna, Selma, William and I will carry you with us in our hearts. The loss of you is enormous.' Norwegian Ski Association president Tove Moe Dyrhaug issued a statement, which read: '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. There will be a big void after Audun.' Groenvold retired from competition in 2010 after capturing an Olympic medal, with injury issues mounting up. He became a coach of the Norwegian national ski cross team and went on to become a commentator on his sport. Marius Arnesen, a former speed coach for the Norwegian alpine skiing team, who worked with Groenvold, told VG: 'It's just terribly sad and tragic. 'A thoughtful and wonderful boy who, when it comes to skiing, had a fantastic feeling for the surface in the snow. 'My thoughts go out to the entire Groenvold family. It's simply terrible.' Finn Aamodt, who worked with Groenvold at the rest of the Olympic team leading up to Vancouver, told VG: 'I remember Audun as a person who knew so much. Both in terms of skiing, but also in many other things. More Trending 'He was very versatile. He had great success switching from alpine skiing to ski cross, which is quite different 'Audun was not only easy to work with. He was demanding at times. But you have to be in top sport. You have to demand something from those around you for it to work optimally. I understood him very well. 'It is completely unreal that such things can happen. It is terribly tragic.'
Straits Times
17-07-2025
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- Straits Times
Freestyle skiing-Norway's Olympic medallist Gronvold dies at 49 after lightning strike
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Olympic ski cross bronze medallist Audun Gronvold has died at the age of 49 after being struck by lightning during a cabin trip, the Norwegian Ski Federation said on Wednesday. Gronvold was rushed to hospital and received treatment for his injuries but died late on Tuesday, it added. Born in Hamar, Gronvold won bronze medals in men's ski cross at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and 2005 World Ski Championships. He was a national team athlete in alpine skiing from the 1993-94 to the 2003-04 season. "Norwegian skiing has lost a remarkable figure who has meant so much to both the alpine and freestyle communities," federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug said. "Audun had a great career in both alpine skiing and ski cross, before he became a national team coach in ski cross. The Norwegian Ski Association also remembers his efforts on the ski board. There will be a big void after Audun." REUTERS
The Star
17-07-2025
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- The Star
Freestyle skiing-Norway's Olympic medallist Gronvold dies at 49 after lightning strike
(Reuters) -Olympic ski cross bronze medallist Audun Gronvold has died at the age of 49 after being struck by lightning during a cabin trip, the Norwegian Ski Federation said on Wednesday. Gronvold was rushed to hospital and received treatment for his injuries but died late on Tuesday, it added. Born in Hamar, Gronvold won bronze medals in men's ski cross at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and 2005 World Ski Championships. He was a national team athlete in alpine skiing from the 1993-94 to the 2003-04 season. "Norwegian skiing has lost a remarkable figure who has meant so much to both the alpine and freestyle communities," federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug said. "Audun had a great career in both alpine skiing and ski cross, before he became a national team coach in ski cross. The Norwegian Ski Association also remembers his efforts on the ski board. There will be a big void after Audun." (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Goa; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
