Gian Luca Barandun
Gian Luca Barundun (June 28, 1994 – November 4, 2018) was a Swiss downhill and alpine combined skier who represented his nation on the World Cup Skiing circuit.[1]
Biography
[edit]Barandun had skied in eight World Cup events for Switzerland. His best finish on the World Cup circuit was ninth place in Bormio during December 2017. He was considered to have been one of Switzerland's most promising competitive downhill skiers.[2][3]
Death
[edit]Barandun died in a paragliding accident on November 4, 2018. He was 24.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ FIS. "BARANDUN Gian Luca - Athlete Information". fis-ski.com. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
- ^ "Swiss downhill skier Gian Luca Barandun dies in paragliding accident". espn.com. 5 November 2018. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
- ^ The Washington Post
- ^ "Swiss downhill skier Barandun dies in paragliding accident". The Fresno Bee. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
- ^ "Swiss downhill skier Barandun dies in paragliding accident". Archived from the original on 2018-11-14. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
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