Tragic Accident Claims Life of 19-Year-Old Italian Alpine Skier
Accident Details
A devastating accident occurred on Monday when 19-year-old Matilde Lorenzi, a member of the Italian Alpine ski team’s reserve squad, fell during training on the Grawand G1 slope in Val Senales, northeastern Italy. The Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) reported that Lorenzi was immediately transported by helicopter to a hospital in Bolzano.
Condolences and Tributes
Cormine Masiello, chief of staff of the Italian Army, expressed his deepest condolences to the family of Corporal VFP4 Matilde Lorenzi, who lost her life in the tragic accident. He paid tribute to her, saying, "On behalf of the entire Army family and myself, I express my deepest condolences to the family of Corporal VFP4 Matilde Lorenzi, who lost her life in yesterday’s tragic accident during giant slalom training in Val Senales."
Measures Taken After the Accident
FISI did not release further details of the accident, but according to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Lorenzi lost control of her skis and her head crashed against the icy surface of the slope. As a result, she was airlifted to a hospital in Bolzano for emergency treatment.
Skier’s Achievements and Career
Matilde Lorenzi was a specialist in speed events and had achieved several notable milestones in her short career. She was crowned Italian senior super-G champion last March and had impressive results in the Junior World Championships, finishing sixth and eighth in the downhill and super-G events in 2024 Junior World Championships in Chatel, France. Her best result in the European Cup was an 11th place in super-G in December 2023 in St Moritz, Switzerland.
Conclusion
The tragic loss of Matilde Lorenzi is a devastating blow to the Italian Alpine ski team and the entire skiing community. Our hearts go out to her family, friends, and teammates as they mourn the passing of this talented young athlete. We remember her achievements and tributes her with a celebration of her life and skiing career.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where did the accident occur?
The accident occurred on the Grawand G1 slope in Val Senales, northeastern Italy. - Who was the skier involved in the accident?
Matilde Lorenzi, a 19-year-old member of the Italian Alpine ski team’s reserve squad. - What was the cause of the accident?
According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Lorenzi lost control of her skis and her head crashed against the icy surface of the slope. - What was Matilde Lorenzi’s achievements in skiing?
She was a specialist in speed events, crowned Italian senior super-G champion last March, and had impressive results in the Junior World Championships and European Cup.