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Tragic Loss: Olympic Skier Audun Grønvold Dies at 49

7/19/2025

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Norwegian freestyle skier Audun Grønvold tragically lost his life at 49 after being struck by lightning during a family vacation on July 12. A bronze medalist in Ski Cross at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and a dedicated national coach, his passing leaves a profound void in the skiing community, which mourns his invaluable contributions to the sport.

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Norwegian freestyle skier Audun Grønvold tragically lost his life at 49 after being struck by lightning during a family vacation on July 12. A bronze medalist in Ski Cross at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and a dedicated national coach, his passing leaves a profound void in the skiing community, which mourns his invaluable contributions to the sport.