July 17 (Reuters) -Olympic ski -cross bronze medal winner Audun Gronongd died at the age of 49 after he has been hit by lightning During a cabin trip, the Norwegian ski federation said Wednesday.
Gronongd was rushed to the hospital and was treated for his injuries, but died late on Tuesday, it added.
Born in Hamar, Gronold bronze medals in Herenkruis won at the Olympic Games of Vancouver 2010 and 2005 World Ski Championships.
He was a national team athlete in Alpine Skiing from 1993-94 until the 2003-04 season.
“Norwegian skiing has lost a remarkable figure who has meant so much for both the Alpine and the Freestyle communities,” said Federation President Tove Moe Dyrhaug.
“Audun had a great career in both Alpine Skiing and Ski Cross, before he became a national team coach in Ski Cross. The Norwegian Ski Association also remembers his efforts on the ski board. There will be a great void after Audun.”
(Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Goa; adaptation by Peter Rutherford)
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