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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.
- Matteo Franzoso has died after a training accident in Chile, as announced by the Italian Winter Sports Federation .
- Franzoso suffered a major head injury during a jump at La Parva Ski Resort and later died in a Santiago hospital due to cerebral edema.
- FISI president Flavio Roda expressed condolences, stating, 'It's absolutely necessary to do everything possible so accidents like this don't happen anymore.'
- Lindsey Vonn shared a tribute on Instagram, recalling skiing the same slope just weeks before, saying, 'RIP Matteo.
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The death of a ski star has shocked the winter sports world. The sister of another deceased is now addressing the public with emotional words.
He first competed at the highest level in 2021, accumulating 17 appearances in downhill and super-G.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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After a seemingly harmless jump, Matteo Franzos lost control of his glasses, ending up embating a protection network. His colleagues should return to Italy in the next hours.
·Portugal
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Matteo Franzoso died after a fall occurred Saturday 13 September 2025 during a training in Chile, announced the Italian Winter Sports Federation. The talented skier was 25 years old and represented the future of his discipline.
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