Olympic Athlete Dies

By 250 Sports

Vancouvr, B.C.- Georgian Luge Olympian Nodar Kumaritashvili has died of injuries sustainied when his  practice luge run today  saw him catapult off the end of the run and slammed him into a pole.  It is estimated he was travelling 150 km an hour when he left  the track

Premier Gordon Campbell has issued a special statement on this  tragey:

"On behalf of all British Columbians, I want to extend our deepest  condolences to the people of Georgia and to the family and teammates of Nodar Kumaritashvili in the wake of this terrible accident.

"The loss of a gifted, talented young athlete training for the opening of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games is heartbreaking for people around the globe.

"We all want to see athletes compete hard and succeed in their chosen sports, but at the same time our paramount concern is always for their safety and health.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Nodar's loved ones during this tragic time."

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