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Tragic Training Accident Claims Life of Skier Matteo Franzoso

9/16/2025

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Italian skier Matteo Franzoso, 25, died from a training accident in La Parva, Chile, on September 13.
He was airlifted to a Santiago clinic and placed in a coma after the fall.
Franzoso was training with athletes like Dominik Paris and Mattia Casse.
He achieved fourth place in downhill at the 2020 Junior World Championships.
FISI President Flavio Roda emphasized the importance of safety in skiing.

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Italian skier Matteo Franzoso, 25, died from a training accident in La Parva, Chile, on September 13.
He was airlifted to a Santiago clinic and placed in a coma after the fall.
Franzoso was training with athletes like Dominik Paris and Mattia Casse.
He achieved fourth place in downhill at the 2020 Junior World Championships.
FISI President Flavio Roda emphasized the importance of safety in skiing.