Promising French Ski Racer Dies in Training Accident in Val d’Isere
25th April 2025
Last modified on May 11th, 2025
The French Ski Federation has announced that 18-year old Margot Simond died after an accident while training in the French resort ahead of a weekend event.
She fell in training on the Envers de Bellevarde slope and first aid was administered at the scene by a doctor but she could not be revived.
Margot Simond was crowned French U-18 slalom champion last month and was widely seen as a future talent for French Alpine ski racing.
“The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has learned with great sadness of the tragic passing of Margot Simond, a promising young athlete from the Savoie Ski Committee and the Club des Sports des Saisies,” said a statement from FIS..
“Our thoughts are with the French Ski Federation, the Savoie Ski Committee, the Club des Sports des Saisies, and the entire ski community, who are deeply affected by the loss of Margot.
“FIS extends its heartfelt condolences to Margot’s family and loved ones and offers its full support in this incredibly difficult time.”
She was scheduled to compete in the Red Bull Alpine Park event this weekend.
The event has been cancelled following her death.
The Red Bull Alpine Park event was created by Olympic champion Clement Noel.
It was a course that combined slalom and freestyle elements.
The event planned to welcome athletes and fans with races, entertainment, and live music.
An investigation into the accident by The Albertville Public Prosecutor’s Office is underway.
Last October a 19-year-old Italian racer, Matilde Lorenzi, died in a fall in training in Val Senales.
She was a promising member of the Italy reserve squad
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