A 14-year-old snowboarder on the Russian National Team died while training in Southern Switzerland, according to a report from the Associated Press.
Valais state police say the 14-year-old died Friday after losing her balance during a jump on a boardercross course in Saas Fee. . . Police say the unidentified athlete was flown to hospital in Visp where she died of head injuries.
According to the report she was wearing both a helmet and spine protection. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
[Link: Sports Illustrated]
