Canadian skier Nick Zoricic dies in skiing competition
Mar 10, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Canadian skier Nick Zoricic dies in skiing competition
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GRINDELWALD, Switzerland (AP) — Canadian racer Nick 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.
"Nick 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."
The Canadian team expressed its condolences.
"Our thoughts are first and foremost with Nick's parents and his family," Alpine Canada President Max Gartner said in a statement. "Nick was a very talented young ski racer and a great athlete who was much loved by his teammates and fellow competitors."
Organizers canceled World Cup events for men and women on Saturday, along with the scheduled World Cup Finals races at the same venue on Sunday.
Zoricic has raced on the World Cup circuit for more than three years and was competing in his 36th event. He placed eighth in the 2011 World Championships at Deer Valley, Utah.
Zoricic is the second Canadian skier to die this season.
Here's a video of the crash:
Nick Zoricic dies at World Cup ski cross - YouTube
GRINDELWALD, Switzerland (AP) — Canadian racer Nick 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.
"Nick 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."
The Canadian team expressed its condolences.
"Our thoughts are first and foremost with Nick's parents and his family," Alpine Canada President Max Gartner said in a statement. "Nick was a very talented young ski racer and a great athlete who was much loved by his teammates and fellow competitors."
Organizers canceled World Cup events for men and women on Saturday, along with the scheduled World Cup Finals races at the same venue on Sunday.
Zoricic has raced on the World Cup circuit for more than three years and was competing in his 36th event. He placed eighth in the 2011 World Championships at Deer Valley, Utah.
Zoricic is the second Canadian skier to die this season.
Here's a video of the crash:
Nick Zoricic dies at World Cup ski cross - YouTube
