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McGrath's Heartbreaking Slalom Crash: A Tribute to Grandfather

2/19/2026

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Atle Lie McGrath crashed in the final seconds of the men's slalom at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, ending his bid for gold.
The crash prompted a public outburst as he threw his skis and walked off into the woods.
Lie McGrath explained the outburst stemmed from the loss of his grandfather, which deeply affected him.
He said not honoring his grandfather with a win was a significant emotional blow.

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Atle Lie McGrath crashed in the final seconds of the men's slalom at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, ending his bid for gold.
The crash prompted a public outburst as he threw his skis and walked off into the woods.
Lie McGrath explained the outburst stemmed from the loss of his grandfather, which deeply affected him.
He said not honoring his grandfather with a win was a significant emotional blow.