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Miami Herald
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Norwegian Olympic skier dies after lightning strike
Audun Groenvold, a Norwegian skier and Olympic medalist, died after he was struck by lightning, the Norwegian Ski Federation announced in a statement Wednesday. Groenvold, 49, was hit by an electric bolt during a recent trip to a cabin, according to the federation, which said that he was taken to a hospital for treatment but later died. 'Norwegian skiing has lost a prominent figure, who has meant so much to both the alpine and freestyle communities,' Tove Moe Dyrhaug, president of the federation, said in the statement. 'There will be a big void after Audun.' Groenvold, whom the federation called 'a pioneer in Norwegian freestyle and ski cross,' won a bronze medal in men's ski cross at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was a member of the national Alpine ski team before moving into freestyle and ski cross, the federation said. The Associated Press reported that Groenvold 'had one podium finish as a World Cup Alpine skier, finishing third in a downhill in Sierra Nevada, Spain, in 1999.' He also earned a bronze medal in ski cross at the 2005 world championships and the overall ski cross cup in 2007, according to the AP. After his skiing career ended, Groenvold went on to become a national team coach and a television commentator, the federation said. According to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corp., Groenvold 'gave up being an active athlete' after the 2010 Olympics because 'his body had given him signals that enough was enough.' The broadcaster said that he had 'struggled with both his knee, elbow and neck towards the end of his career.' In a Facebook post, Kristin Tandberg Haugsjå, Groenvold's wife, grieved 'my great love and my best friend for twenty years,' according to NRK. 'What started with a lovely summer vacation,' she wrote, ended 'with you being struck by lightning while we were out at our cabin.' She added, 'The loss of you is enormous.' In addition to his wife, Groenvold's survivors include their three children, according to NRK. This article originally appeared in The New York Times. Copyright 2025
Gulf Today
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
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
Irish Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Olympic medallist killed by lightning after being struck during cabin trip
Audun Groenvold, the freestyle skier and Olympic bronze medallist, has tragically died aged 49 after a being struck by lightning. The Norwegian Ski Federation released a statement on Wednesday confirming the heartbreaking news that Groenvold was struck by lightning during a cabin trip and passed away following his admission to hospital. They said: "It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold's untimely passing. "The former national Alpine skier and ski cross athlete was recently struck by lightning during a cabin trip." Tove Moe Dyrhaug, the federation's president, paid tribute by saying: "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." Audun Groenvold celebrates on the podium at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010 (Image: MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images) Before making a name for himself in freestyle and ski cross, Groenvold was part of Norway's Alpine skiing team, reports the Mirror. His achievements include a third-place finish in a World Cup Alpine downhill event in Sierra Nevada, Spain, in 1999, as well as clinching bronze medals in ski cross at the 2005 world championships and the ski cross cup two years later. Following his retirement from competitive skiing, Groenvold continued to contribute to the sport as a national team coach and commentator. Groenvold's ex-coach, Marius Arnesen, shared with local paper Verdens Gang: "It's just terribly sad and tragic. "[He was] a thoughtful and wonderful boy who, when it comes to skiing, had a fantastic feeling for the surface in the snow." Groenvold leaves behind his wife, Kristin Tandberg Haugsjå, and their three children.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Sport
- 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
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Tragic death! Lightning kills Olympic bronze medallist
FILE - Audun Groenvold of Norway celebrates after taking third place in the men's skicross competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) Norwegian Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died at the age of 49 after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian Ski Federation announced on Wednesday. Groenvold, who won a bronze medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, was reportedly struck during a cabin trip. 'It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold's untimely passing,' the federation said in a statement. 'The former national Alpine skier and ski cross athlete was recently struck by lightning during a cabin trip.' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! He was rushed to hospital and received medical treatment for injuries caused by the strike but succumbed on Tuesday night. Groenvold started his career as a member of Norway's Alpine skiing team, earning a World Cup podium with a third-place finish in the downhill event at Sierra Nevada, Spain, in 1999. He later transitioned to freestyle skiing, winning a bronze in ski cross at the 2005 World Championships and capturing the overall ski cross World Cup title in 2007. After retiring from competition, he remained involved in the sport as a national team coach and television commentator. 'Norwegian skiing has lost a prominent figure, who has meant so much to both the Alpine and freestyle communities,' said federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug. 'His passing leaves a huge void.' Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
