Teenage skier Max Burkhart dies after crashing into safety netting during a race

Teenage skier Max Burkhart has died after suffering fatal injuries in a crash during a race in Canada, governing body FIS has announced.

Thu, 07 Dec, 2017 - 13:27

Teenage skier Max Burkhart has died after suffering fatal injuries in a crash during a race in Canada, governing body FIS has announced.

The 17-year-old German crashed into safety netting during the Nor-Am Cup race at Lake Louise on Tuesday and was airlifted to hospital, but died on Wednesday.

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