Italian junior champion skier Matilde Lorenzi dies in training accident at age of 19
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The tragic accident of 19-year-old Italian skier Matilde Lorenzi, who died from injuries after a training fall, underscores the risks athletes face in high-stakes sports.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Matilde Lorenzi, a promising talent in alpine skiing, whose competitive spirit earned her placements in both junior and European circuits.
Matilde had an impressive career, finishing sixth in the junior world championships and as the Italian junior overall and Super-G champion last year before her untimely death.
The skiing community mourns Matilde’s loss, with her sister Lucrezia actively participating in the slalom events at the World Cup, highlighting the family's deep skiing roots.
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