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

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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.

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Norvegianul Audun Groenvold, medaliat olimpic la ski cross, a murit, după ce a fost lovit de fulger. El avea 49 de ani
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