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Freestyle Skiing world mourns one of its brightest stars

The Freestyle Skiing world mourns the death of one of its brightest stars. Canadian Freestyle skier Sarah Burke succumbed to injuries 19th January 2012 suffered while training in Park City, Utah, nine days earlier. She was 29 years old.

"I would like to offer sincerest condolences from FIS to the husband, family, and friends of Sarah Burke. She was a great athlete and a pioneer for ladies' Freestyle Skiing who played a key role in demonstrating the potential of halfpipe skiing. She will be sorely missed by the world of skiing," said FIS President Gian Franco Kasper

"Sarah's death is a tragic loss for the world of skiing in general and is felt so strongly within the Freestyle skiing community. She was a leader in the new generation of Freestyle skiers embodying the pioneering spirit that has led the events in Freestyle forward since the sport's inception. She will be fondly remembered on so many levels - as a champion athlete, a promoter of the sport that helped pave the way for Freestyle Halfpipe and Slopestyle to be included in the Olympic Games and for inspiring young people, particularly young women, pursuing their dreams in Freestyle. On behalf of the FIS Freestyle Committee I want to express our heartfelt thoughts and sincere condolences to Sarah's family and friends," added Chris Robinson, Chairman of FIS Freestyle Committee.

FIS world champion in halfpipe and a winner of four X Games gold medals, Sarah will be remembered not only for her on-hill prowess, but equally as much for her exceptional personality, her unyielding determination in her efforts to progress ladies' Freestyle Skiing, and the joy and positivity she brought with her to all aspects of life.

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