Horrific accident
“Heartbreaking”: ski world mourns Lorenzi’s death
19-year-old ski racer Matilde Lorenzi succumbed to her serious injuries after a training crash on the Schnals Glacier in South Tyrol on Monday. The death shocked numerous active and former ski stars. Among others, ÖSV ace Cornelia Hütter, US dominator Mikaela Shiffrin, Italy's downhill queen Sofia Goggia and former star Lindsey Vonn reacted.
Lorenzi had apparently hit her face on the pimple-hard piste and suffered severe traumatic brain injury. She was taken by helicopter to hospital in Bolzano, where she succumbed to her injuries.
The Winter Sports Federation FIS and Italy's Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto condoled with the bereaved family of the army athlete, who was considered a great talent. She became national champion in the previous season after competing at European Cup and FIS level.
"So much love for her family, friends and teammates," commented 97-time World Cup winner Shiffrin on the FIS Instagram post. The US American Lindsey Vonn, former Olympic and world champion, emphasized: "This is a tragic loss. Sending my thoughts to her family."
Other athletes, both active and no longer active, also responded to the post. These included Cornelia Hütter, Michaela Kirchgasser, Michaela Dorfmeister, Hannes Reichelt and Michelle Gisin.
Swedish legend Anja Pärson wished the young Italian's family and friends a lot of strength in the face of the heartbreaking misfortune. Compatriot Sofia Goggia in turn posted a story with a photo of Lorenzi and commented with "a prayer" together with folded hands.
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