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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, a 25-year-old Italian skier, died after a training accident in Chile, as announced by the Italian Winter Sports Federation .
- Franzoso suffered a major head injury after crashing while training at La Parva Ski Resort and was later pronounced dead in a Santiago clinic due to cranial trauma.
- FISI president Flavio Roda expressed condolences, stating, 'It’s a tragedy for his family and for our sport.'
- American Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn honored Franzoso on Instagram, recalling her recent skiing experience on the same slope.
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