French downhill skier David Poisson, a former medallist at the world championships, died on Monday following a training crash in Alberta. The French ski federation said Poisson, who won the downhill bronze medal at the 2015 worlds, was training in the Alberta resort of Nakiska for World Cup races in North America. According to Kananaskis RCMP, Poisson died as a result of injuries he sustained when he caught an edge and crashed through the safety netting, striking a tree. Poisson, a bulky racer with a broad smile nicknamed "Caillou" was a popular figure on the World Cup circuit. France's David Poisson is shown competing during a downhill Alpine Ski World Cup race in Norway in 2016.

Source: CBC News November 13, 2017 20:15 UTC