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All of Ireland’s athletes in the Winter Olympics and when they’ll compete

All of Ireland’s athletes in the Winter Olympics and when they’ll compete

Here’s all you need to know. While it’s no secret that Ireland has been more successful in the Summer Olympics rather than its winter counterpart, the nation has still sent four athletes to the Milano-Cortina games. So, without further delay, here are the four competitors and when they’ll be competing. Cormac Comerford (Alpine Skiing) Cormac […]

1 month ago

Norwegian Olympic medallist Audun Grønvold dies after lightning strike

Norwegian Olympic medallist Audun Grønvold dies after lightning strike

A statement has been released Norwegian Olympic medallist Audun Grønvold has died aged 49 after being struck by lightning. Grønvold competed in the event of ski cross in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics in which he won a bronze medal. The news of his death was announced by the Norwegian Ski Federation in a statement […]

8 months ago

VIDEO: Skier narrowly avoids being smashed by falling drone

VIDEO: Skier narrowly avoids being smashed by falling drone

Skiing is a much more dangerous sport than it’s given credit for. Along with the obvious threats like falling off a f***ing mountain, you apparently also have to dodge falling pieces of technology. Austrian skier Marcel Hirscher narrowly avoided a serious injury when a drone fell out of the sky and landed just a few feet […]

11 years ago

VIDEO: Ballsy skier narrowly avoids disaster when 364ft jump goes badly wrong

VIDEO: Ballsy skier narrowly avoids disaster when 364ft jump goes badly wrong

Sammy Carlson is a lucky man. After deciding to don a pair of skis and take on an abandoned 364-foot ramp in Michigan, the multiple-times-X Games medallist appeared at ease as he landed his first few jumps. Pushing the boundaries, Carlson later decides to jump off the ‘Copper Peak’ backwards. After a dodgy landing, Carlson’s skis […]

11 years ago

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