Norwegian ski cross racer and 2010 Olympic medallist dies at 49 after lightning strike
Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49.
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Norwegian medalist Audun Groenvold dies from lightning strike - ESPN
OSLO, Norway — Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49.