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Tragic Loss: Figure Skater Julia Gaiser Dies at 23

9/15/2025

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Julia Marie Gaiser, a 23-year-old figure skater, died after being struck by a lorry while cycling in Salzburg, Austria, on September 11, 2025.
Resuscitation efforts at the scene failed.
The lorry driver tested negative for alcohol, and an investigation is ongoing.
Gaiser, originally from Brixen, Italy, won three consecutive Salzburg state titles from 2023 to 2025 and competed internationally.
She is survived by her parents, Markus and Elke.

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Julia Marie Gaiser, a 23-year-old figure skater, died after being struck by a lorry while cycling in Salzburg, Austria, on September 11, 2025.
Resuscitation efforts at the scene failed.
The lorry driver tested negative for alcohol, and an investigation is ongoing.
Gaiser, originally from Brixen, Italy, won three consecutive Salzburg state titles from 2023 to 2025 and competed internationally.
She is survived by her parents, Markus and Elke.