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18-Year-Old French Skier Margot Simond Dies in Training Accident

The rising star's death during a practice session in Val d’Isère has led to an investigation and the cancellation of a major skiing event.

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Overview

  • Margot Simond, a promising 18-year-old French skier, died on April 24, 2025, after a crash during training for the Red Bull Alpine event in Val d’Isère, France.
  • A doctor on-site attempted resuscitation but was unable to save her, and the exact circumstances of the crash remain under investigation by the local prosecutor’s office.
  • The Red Bull Alpine event, which was scheduled to take place this weekend, has been canceled in response to the tragedy.
  • Simond began competing internationally in 2023 and had achieved multiple first-place finishes in French National Junior Championships and FIS-sanctioned races across various disciplines.
  • The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and prominent athletes, including Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn, have expressed condolences, honoring Simond as a talented and promising athlete.