Tragedy in the Alps! France’s champion killed in training

The skiing world was wrapped in black after the shocking news of the tragic death of a young French skier Margot Simond. The eighteen -year -old hope of French and world skiing passed away during training at the renowned Val D’Isère ski resort in France this Thursday. The terrible accident happened as Simond was preparing for the upcoming Red Bull Alpine Park race, which was immediately canceled after the tragedy.

The details of the accident that has taken the life of a young athlete are not completely clear yet. According to initial information, Margot fell during the training on the Envers de Bellevarda track just before 1pm. The ambulance tried to help her, but the doctor failed to resuscitate her. The circumstances that led to the fall and the tragic outcome are the subject of an investigation opened by the Albertville State Prosecutor’s Office. The ski community, from fellow athletes to officials and fans, expressed deep sadness and disbelief for this terrible loss.

Val d’Isère is one of the world’s most prestigious ski resorts and hosts numerous World Cup competitions. The organizers of the Red Bull Alpine Park, for which Simond was preparing, founded by the Clément Noel Olympic winner, made a decision to cancel the event out of respect for the deceased skier and her family. This event was supposed to gather young talents in attractive disciplines, but now it will remain in the shadow of this unprecedented tragedy.

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Stars in the rise too early

Margot Simond considered one of the most promising young generation skiers in France. Her talent was indisputable, and she confirmed this to the title of Junior Champion of France in the slalom. The slalom, as the technically the most demanding discipline of alpine skiing, was her specialty.

The death of Margot Simond painfully recalled a similar tragedy that happened just a few months ago. In October 2024, an Italian ski hope Matilde Lorenzi She also lost her life in an accident during training. Lorenzi, who was 19 at the time of her death, was the junior champion of Italy in Super Veslaloma. Her death shook Italy and the world of skiing, and the premature departure of Margot Simond now re -raises wounds and asks questions about the safety of young athletes in this extremely demanding and dangerous sport.

Both tragedies, which took the lives of two extremely talented junior champions of their countries at a short time space, serve as a reminder of the risks faced by top skiers. While moving the boundaries of human capabilities on steep and ice slopes, even trainings carry potential danger.