Overview

• His wife, Kristin Tandberg Haugsja, told NRK that he was struck while at his family’s mountain cabin and succumbed to injuries days later.
• The Norwegian Ski Federation issued an official statement confirming his passing and lamenting the loss of a towering figure in the sport.
• Groenvold claimed bronze in ski cross at the 10 VaVancouver Winter Olympics and earned a world championship podium in 2005.
• After retiring because of recurring injuries, he coached Norway’s junior ski cross team and became a prominent television commentator.
• Fellow athletes including Kjetil André Aamodt and federation president Tove Moe Dyrhaug have led a wave of condolences celebrating his legacy.