Canadian Nic Zoricic killed in Ski Cross accident in Switzerland

[bobistheowl]

GRINDELWALD, Switzerland -- Canadian racer Nik Zoricic died from head injuries after crashing in a World Cup skicross event on Saturday, the International Ski Federation said.

The 29-year-old Zoricic died as a result of "severe neurotrauma," the federation said in a statement.

Zoricic crashed directly into safety nets lining the side of the course after going wide over the final jump. Television showed Zoricic tumbling through the nets as his skis and poles were thrown clear.

"Nik Zoricic fell heavily just before the finish in the round of eight, crashing directly into the safety netting and thereafter lying motionless," the federation said. "The medical care from team doctors and Air Glacier followed immediately."

More:

http://espn.go.com/olympics/skiing/...ik-zoricic-dies-crash-world-cup-skicross-race

 

[gcostanza]

Two elite Canadian Olympic athletes in 2 months.

Incredibly sad.

 

[Rockslinger]

Two elite Canadian Olympic athletes in 2 months.
Incredibly sad.

Let's not forget another less famous 60 (more or less) Canadians also died on skis this Winter.

 

[Ironhead]

Let's not forget another less famous 60 (more or less) Canadians also died on skis this Winter.

WTF ?




Condolences to his family.
I have to admit I never heard of the guy before hearing of his death.

 

[Rockslinger]

I have to admit I never heard of the guy before hearing of his death.

Lots of people get killed skiing but they don't make the headlines because they are not famous. Some famous people who died skiing in recent years are Natasha Richardson, Sonny Bono, one of the Kennedys, etc.