Alpine skiing-Former world downhill medallist Fanchini dies aged 37

Elena Fanchini, medal-winning Alpine skier, dies at 37

Italian Alpine skier Elena Fanchini, whose career was cut short by a tumor, has died. She was 37.

Italy's Elena Fanchini, world medalist, dies at 37

Italian skier Elena Fanchini died at the age of 37 after a battle with cancer, as confirmed by the Italian Winter Sports Federation. Fanchini competed

Italian skier Fanchini dies aged 37

Skier Elena Fanchini, from Italy, has died of cancer aged 37, says the Italian Winter Sports Federation.

Elena Fanchini dead at 37: Tributes paid to heroic skier who gave up Winter Olympics dream to battle cancer

ELENA FANCHINI, an inspirational skier who was forced to cut short her career due to a cancer diagnosis, has passed away at the age of 37. The Italian athlete died at her home in Solato, Brescia after battling the illness for some time. Instagram @elenafanchini85Elena Fanchini has tragically passed away[/caption] She enjoyed a superb career in skiingRex Fanchini enjoyed a superb skiing career which included competing at three Olympic Games and s…

Elena Fanchini, Italian World Cup Skier, Dead At 37

Fanchini won a silver medal in downhill at the 2005 world championships and also won two World Cup races in her career — both in downhill.

Italian former skier Elena Fanchini (37) died after a long battle with cancer

Italian former skier Elena Fanchini, once vice world champion in the downhill race, has died of cancer at the age of 37. This was announced by the Italian Ski Federation.