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Italian Ski Racer Dies in Training Accident
Matteo Franzoso suffered fatal head trauma after crashing through safety fences during training; he competed in 17 World Cup races and died one day before his 26th birthday, officials said.
- Italian skier Matteo Franzoso died at 25 after a training crash in Chile, as reported by the Italian winter sports federation .
- Franzoso sustained serious injuries after colliding with fencing and did not survive, according to FISI's statement.
- FISI President Flavio Roda expressed grief, stating, 'It is a tragedy for the family and for our sport.'
- The International Ski and Snowboard Federation also mourned his loss, saying, 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Matteo Franzoso.
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