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Alpine skiing-Former world downhill medallist Fanchini dies aged 37

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Elena Fanchini has died at the age of 37 after a battle with cancer. She represented Italy at three Winter Olympics and won silver at the Alpine World Ski Championships in 2005. Mikaela Shiffrin expressed her condolences after finishing second behind Bassino on the super-G on Wednesday.

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BBC News

Italian skier Fanchini dies aged 37

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

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Elena Fanchini, Italian skier and world silver medalist, dies aged 37 from tumor

Italian skier Elena Fanchini passed away Wednesday at her home in Solato, near Brescia, the Italian Winter Sports Federation announced

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Italian skier Elena Fanchini dies at 37 from tumor

BRESCIA, Italy (AP) — Italian skier Elena Fanchini , whose career was cut short by a tumor, has died.

1 year ago·United States

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Channel News Asia

Alpine skiing-Former world downhill medallist Fanchini dies aged 37

Italian Elena Fanchini, who won the downhill silver medal at the 2005 Alpine skiing world championships, has died aged 37, the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) said on Wednesday.Fanchini, who took part in the 2006, 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics, was forced to withdraw from the 2018 PyeongChang Game

1 year ago·Singapore

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The Sun

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…

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Winnipeg Free Press

Italian skier Elena Fanchini dies at 37 from tumor

BRESCIA, Italy (AP) — Italian skier Elena Fanchini, whose career was cut short by a tumor, has died. She was 37. Fanchini passed away Wednesday at her home in Solato, […]

1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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