A luge slider Nodar Kumaritashvili, from Georgia was reportedly killed on Friday after he crashed into a pole during a training session. The luge crash took place a few hours before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Canada.
The 21 year old Nodar Kumaritashvili was traveling at a speed of 90mph when he crashed and got flung into a pole. Doctors tried to revive him but it was too late.
In a statement, IOC President Jacques Rogge said: “Our first thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of the athlete. The whole Olympic family is struck by this tragedy, which clearly casts a shadow over these Games.”
The 2010 Winter Olympic Games kick off to day in Canada.
via ABC
my deepest sympathy goes out to Nodar’s friends and family you all are in my thoughts and prayers!!!! god bless you he is in a better place now!!!