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Time of India
6 days ago
- 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
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Olympian Audun Groenvold Dead at 49 After Being Struck by Lightning
Originally appeared on E! Online The sports community is mourning a tragic loss. Olympian Audun Groenvold, who earned a bronze medal in men's ski cross at the 2010 Vancouver Games, died July 15 after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian Ski Federation announced. He was 49. 'It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold's untimely passing,' the federation said in a statement July 16, translated from Norwegian. 'The former national alpine and ski cross athlete was recently struck by lightning during a cabin trip.' The organization added that Groenvold 'was quickly taken to hospital and treated for the injuries he sustained in the lightning strike,' but ultimately did not survive the occurrence. Groenvold began his career as a member of Norway's national alpine skiing team from the 1993/1994 season to the 2003/2004 season, scoring a third place finish at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup finals in Spain in 1999. To read about more shocking freak accidents, keep scrolling. More from E! Online Pete Davidson Expecting First Baby With Girlfriend Elsie Hewitt Kelly Ripa Reveals Husband Mark Consuelos' 'Repulsive' Sex Habit Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa's HGTV Shows Cancelled He later broke into freestyle and ski cross, leading to a bronze medal in ski cross at the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships in 2005 as well as a Ski Cross World Cup win two years later. Following his Olympic showing in 2010, Groenvold became a national team coach and TV commentator while also serving on the board of the Norwegian Ski Association. In the wake of Groenvold's passing, Norwegian Ski Federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug lauded him as '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,' Dyrhaug said in the release, translated from Norwegian, adding that the late athlete's death leaves 'a big void.' Groenvold is survived by his wife, Kristin Tandberg Haugsjå, along with their three children. To read about more shocking freak accidents, keep scrolling. Maddie AldridgeRebel WilsonJimmy FallonZane WachJeremy RennerTrigg KiserCara HodgsonJuliana MarinsTori SpellingTony KnightSanjay ShahOrlando Bloom For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Olympic ski cross medallist Audun Groenvold dies from lightning strike
Olympic ski cross medallist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49. Groenvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. 'It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold's untimely passing,' the federation said. 'The former national Alpine skier and ski cross athlete was recently struck by lightning during a cabin trip.' The federation said Groenvold was 'quickly taken to hospital and received treatment for the injuries he sustained in the lightning strike' and then died Tuesday night. ALSO READ | LA 2028 Olympics — India's medal prospects, major sports India can have podium finish in at Los Angeles Groenvold was a member of Norway's Alpine skiing team before he moved into freestyle and ski cross. He had one podium finish as a World Cup Alpine skier, finishing third in a downhill in Sierra Nevada, Spain, in 1999. He also won a bronze medal in ski cross at the 2005 world championships, and the overall ski cross cup in 2007. After his career ended, he became a national team coach and a TV commentator. 'Norwegian skiing has lost a prominent figure, who has meant so much to both the Alpine and freestyle communities,' federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug said, adding that his passing creates 'a huge void.' Related Topics Winter Olympics / Skiing
New York Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Olympic medalist Audun Groenvold dead at 49 after being struck by lightning
OSLO, Norway — Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49. Groenvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. 'It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold's untimely passing,' the federation said. 'The former national Alpine skier and ski cross athlete was recently struck by lightning during a cabin trip.' Norway's Audun Groenvold, who won bronze in men's freestyle ski cross at the 2010 Olympics, has died at 49 after being struck by lightning. AFP via Getty Images The federation said Groenvold was 'quickly taken to hospital and received treatment for the injuries he sustained in the lightning strike' and then died Tuesday night. Groenvold was a member of Norway's Alpine skiing team before he moved into freestyle and ski cross. He had one podium finish as a World Cup Alpine skier, finishing third in a downhill in Sierra Nevada, Spain, in 1999. He also won a bronze medal in ski cross at the 2005 world championships, and the overall ski cross cup in 2007. Audun Groenvold competes in the FIS Freestyle World Cup men's ski cross event on March 20, 2010. Getty Images After his career ended, he became a national team coach and a TV commentator. 'Norwegian skiing has lost a prominent figure, who has meant so much to both the Alpine and freestyle communities,' federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug said, adding that his passing creates 'a huge void.'
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Groenvold, ski cross medallist at Vancouver Olympics, dies after lightning strike
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49. Groenvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. 'It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold's untimely passing,' the federation said. 'The former national Alpine skier and ski cross athlete was recently struck by lightning during a cabin trip.' The federation said Groenvold was 'quickly taken to hospital and received treatment for the injuries he sustained in the lightning strike' and then died Tuesday night. Groenvold was a member of Norway's Alpine skiing team before he moved into freestyle and ski cross. He had one podium finish as a World Cup Alpine skier, finishing third in a downhill in Sierra Nevada, Spain, in 1999. He also won a bronze medal in ski cross at the 2005 world championships, and the overall ski cross cup in 2007. After his career ended, he became a national team coach and a TV commentator. 'Norwegian skiing has lost a prominent figure, who has meant so much to both the Alpine and freestyle communities,' federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug said, adding that his passing creates 'a huge void.' ___ AP sports:
