Norwegian Olympic medallist Audun Grønvold dies after being struck by lightning
The Norwegian Ski Federation (NSF) confirmed Grønvold's death. He was 49.
Grønvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
"It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Grønvold's untimely passing," an NSF statement read.
"The former national alpine skier and ski cross athlete was recently struck by lightning during a cabin trip."
The NSF said Grønvold was "quickly taken to hospital and received treatment for the injuries he sustained in the lightning strike" but died earlier this week.
Grønvold 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 event in Spain, in 1999.
Grønvold also won bronze in ski cross at the 2005 world championships and at the overall World 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," NSF president Tove Moe Dyrhaug said.
Dyrhaug said Grønvold's death created "a huge void".
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