Audun Groenvold, an Olympic medalist in ski cross, died at the age of 49 after being struck by lightning while hiking.

The Norwegian Ski Federation has sadly announced the death of Audun Groenvold, a former alpine skier and ski cross athlete, who died at the age of 49 after being struck by lightning. The incident occurred during a trip to the lodge, and Groenvold was rushed to hospital where he received treatment but died on Tuesday evening. Groenvold won a bronze medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and was part of Norway's national alpine ski team before specializing in freestyle and ski cross.