French Ski Champion Margot Simond Dies in Training

Margot Simond, an 18-year-old French alpine skiing champion and recent French U18 slalom titleholder in March, died after a training crash in Val d’Isère, France, while preparing for the Red Bull Alpine event. Despite immediate medical attention, she could not be revived, and the precise details of the accident remain unclear. Simond was recognized as a rising star, actively competing in national and international junior competitions. Her death led to the cancellation of the Red Bull Alpine event and has deeply affected the skiing community. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation and top athletes including Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn have expressed their condolences. French authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.