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Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Norwegian Olympic skier dies after lightning strike
Audun Groenvold, a Norwegian skier and Olympic medalist, died after he was struck by lightning, the Norwegian Ski Federation announced in a statement Wednesday. Groenvold, 49, was hit by an electric bolt during a recent trip to a cabin, according to the federation, which said that he was taken to a hospital for treatment but later died. 'Norwegian skiing has lost a prominent figure, who has meant so much to both the alpine and freestyle communities,' Tove Moe Dyrhaug, president of the federation, said in the statement. 'There will be a big void after Audun.' Groenvold, whom the federation called 'a pioneer in Norwegian freestyle and ski cross,' won a bronze medal in men's ski cross at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was a member of the national Alpine ski team before moving into freestyle and ski cross, the federation said. The Associated Press reported that Groenvold 'had one podium finish as a World Cup Alpine skier, finishing third in a downhill in Sierra Nevada, Spain, in 1999.' He also earned a bronze medal in ski cross at the 2005 world championships and the overall ski cross cup in 2007, according to the AP. After his skiing career ended, Groenvold went on to become a national team coach and a television commentator, the federation said. According to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corp., Groenvold 'gave up being an active athlete' after the 2010 Olympics because 'his body had given him signals that enough was enough.' The broadcaster said that he had 'struggled with both his knee, elbow and neck towards the end of his career.' In a Facebook post, Kristin Tandberg Haugsjå, Groenvold's wife, grieved 'my great love and my best friend for twenty years,' according to NRK. 'What started with a lovely summer vacation,' she wrote, ended 'with you being struck by lightning while we were out at our cabin.' She added, 'The loss of you is enormous.' In addition to his wife, Groenvold's survivors include their three children, according to NRK. This article originally appeared in The New York Times. Copyright 2025
The Province
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Province
Audun Groenvold, Vancouver Olympic ski cross medallist, dies after lightning strike
Published Jul 17, 2025 • 1 minute read FILE - Audun Groenvold of Norway celebrates after taking third place in the men's skicross competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. Photo by Mark J. Terrill / AP OSLO, Norway (AP) — Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Groenvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. 'It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold's untimely passing,' the federation said. 'The former national Alpine skier and ski cross athlete was recently struck by lightning during a cabin trip.' The federation said Groenvold was 'quickly taken to hospital and received treatment for the injuries he sustained in the lightning strike' and then died Tuesday night. Groenvold 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 in Sierra Nevada, Spain, in 1999. He also won a bronze medal in ski cross at the 2005 world championships, and the overall ski cross 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,' federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug said, adding that his passing creates 'a huge void.' Vancouver Canucks Sports News Crime News
New York Times
6 days ago
- Climate
- New York Times
Thunderstorms Nearby? How to Stay Safe When Lightning Strikes
In June, a 15-year-old was standing under a tree in Central Park when it was struck by lighting. The electrical current transferred from the tree to his chain necklace, giving him minor burns, but he survived. The next day, a lightning strike killed a tourist as he stood in ankle-high water at a Central Florida beach. And just this month, lightning strikes killed a man who was playing golf in New Jersey, a man at an outdoor archery range also in New Jersey and the Norwegian Olympic skier Audun Groenvold. Lightning has killed about 20 people and injured many others across the country each year over the last decade, according to the National Weather Service. Florida, Oklahoma and Texas are among the states where the lightning strikes have been most concentrated, according to the weather data firm Vaisala Xweather. At least 12 people have been killed in the United States by lightning strikes this year, according to the Weather Service and the National Lightning Safety Council. Global warming also generates more favorable conditions for severe thunderstorms, which can bring heavy rains and cause extensive damage. Here are tips from meteorologists and other weather experts on how to protect oneself during a thunderstorm. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Toronto Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Audun Groenvold, Olympic ski cross medallist, dies after lightning strike
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Article content 'It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold's untimely passing,' the federation said. 'The former national Alpine skier and ski cross athlete was recently struck by lightning during a cabin trip.' The federation said Groenvold was 'quickly taken to hospital and received treatment for the injuries he sustained in the lightning strike' and then died Tuesday night. Groenvold 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 in Sierra Nevada, Spain, in 1999. He also won a bronze medal in ski cross at the 2005 world championships, and the overall ski cross 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,' federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug said, adding that his passing creates 'a huge void.'
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Olympic medallist killed by lightning after being struck during cabin trip
Audun Groenvold, the freestyle skier and Olympic bronze medallist, has tragically died aged 49 after a being struck by lightning. The Norwegian Ski Federation released a statement on Wednesday confirming the heartbreaking news that Groenvold was struck by lightning during a cabin trip and passed away following his admission to hospital. They said: "It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold's untimely passing. "The former national Alpine skier and ski cross athlete was recently struck by lightning during a cabin trip." Tove Moe Dyrhaug, the federation's president, paid tribute by saying: "Norwegian skiing has lost a prominent figure, who has meant so much to both the alpine and freestyle communities." "Audun had a great career in both alpine skiing and ski cross, before becoming the national ski cross coach. The Norwegian Ski Association also remembers his efforts on the ski board. There will be a big void after Audun." Audun Groenvold celebrates on the podium at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010 (Image: MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images) Before making a name for himself in freestyle and ski cross, Groenvold was part of Norway's Alpine skiing team, reports the Mirror. His achievements include a third-place finish in a World Cup Alpine downhill event in Sierra Nevada, Spain, in 1999, as well as clinching bronze medals in ski cross at the 2005 world championships and the ski cross cup two years later. Following his retirement from competitive skiing, Groenvold continued to contribute to the sport as a national team coach and commentator. Groenvold's ex-coach, Marius Arnesen, shared with local paper Verdens Gang: "It's just terribly sad and tragic. "[He was] a thoughtful and wonderful boy who, when it comes to skiing, had a fantastic feeling for the surface in the snow." Groenvold leaves behind his wife, Kristin Tandberg Haugsjå, and their three children.
