The ski sport is in shock: the French young hopeful Margot Simond died on Thursday in a tragic training accident in Val d’Isère. She was only 18 years old.
France mourns Margot Simond. In the event of a serious fall in training, the ski racer injured so badly that all help was late for her. According to official information, the accident occurred around 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Simond had prepared for the “Red Bull Alpine Park” ski event in the Alps. After the news of their death, the organizers completely canceled the event, the police have started investigations.
In the evening, the Ski Association FIS published an official statement.
“The International Ski and Snowboard Association experienced with great grief of the tragic death of Margot Simond, a promising young athlete who died on April 24, 2025 in Val d’Isère. Our thoughts are at the French Ski Association, the Skikomitee Savoy, the club of the Saisies and the entire ski community that is deeply affected”, ” It said there.
The association speaks “Margot’s family and their relatives his warm condolences” and offer their “full support in this incredibly difficult time”.
The Val d’Isère ski area also condoluced on social media: “With great grief we learned about the death of the talented young athlete Margot Simond.”
Reigning U18 champion in France
Simond had only become a French U18 champion in slalom in March, and at the Junior World Cup she took 20th place. She had started her career at the Aillons-Margériaz ski club, and she has been driving for the Les Saisies club for four years.
It is unclear how the tragedy could. The weather conditions on Thursday were unproblematic, but there was a fall. After the police investigations have been completed, further details on the course of the accident are likely to reach the public.