Alpine skier Matilde Lorenzi has died after being injured in an accident while training in northern Italy, the country’s defence ministry said on Tuesday.
The 19-year-old Italian army athlete was transported to hospital after a fall while training on the Grawand G1 slope in Val Senales, the Italian winter sports federation (FISI) said.
‘The defence (ministry) and Minister Guido Crosetto express their deepest condolences and embrace the family and colleagues of Corporal Matilde Lorenzi,’ the ministry wrote on X.
An official statement from the world ski body, meanwhile, described the teenager’s death as a ‘tragic loss’ which
‘The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) extends its deepest condolences following the tragic loss of Matilde Lorenzi.
‘We are deeply saddened by the passing of Matilde Lorenzi, as announced by the Italian Ministry of Defense, who conveyed heartfelt condolences for the 19-year-old athlete of the Italian Army.
‘FIS joins FISI President Flavio Roda and the entire Italian winter sports community in mourning, including coaches, athletes, teammates, the federal council, and all FISI staff.
‘Matilde was tragically lost following a fall during a training session on the Grawand G1 slope in Val Senales.
‘FISI is in mourning, standing by her family, friends, and everyone who cherished Matilde, honoring her memory today and always.’
Lorenzi was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Bolanzo after her fall but did not recover from her injuries.
The talented skier competed at the junior world championships last season, placing sixth in downhill and eighth in super-G.
She also raced on the second-tier European Cup circuit, and was the Italian junior overall and Super-G champion last year. Her sister, Lucrezia, has raced in the slalom in the World Cup series.