Olympic and Paralympic deaths - Wikipedia
At the modern Olympic Games, as of the conclusion of the 2024 Summer Paralympics, eight Olympic or Paralympic athletes and six horses have died as a result of competing in or practicing their sport at …
Olympedia – Recent athlete deaths
Jan 31, 2026 · This page lists Olympians who have recently passed away, providing brief details about their lives and achievements.
Worst Winter Olympics deaths - from luge crash into metal ...
20 hours ago · The Winter Olympics has seen tragic deaths over the years, including a Georgian luger who crashed into a metal pole and a teenage skier who hit a tree during training
Has anyone ever died in luge at the Olympics? - NBC New York
5 days ago · Has anyone ever died in luge at the Olympics? Georgian slider Nodar Kumaritashvili died on Feb. 12, 2010, during a training run at the Vancouver Olympics.
Winter Olympics Overshadowed by Tragedy: Three Skiers Killed ...
1 day ago · Three skiers have been killed in a tragic avalanche near the Winter Olympics. One man was was buried under snow after causing the avalanche.
Worst Winter Olympics injuries of recent memory — including ...
4 days ago · Revisit some of the toughest injuries Olympians have suffered in the lead up to and during recent Winter Olympics
6 athletes who tragically died in middle of the Olympic Games
Danger in sports Despite taking top security measures, some athletes have tragically died during the Olympics. These incidents remind us of the dangers in competitive sports.