PARIS—French downhill skier David Poisson, a former medallist at the world championships, died on Monday following a training crash in Canada. The French Ski Federation said Poisson, who won the downhill bronze medal at the 2013 worlds, was training in the Canadian resort of Nakiska for World Cup races in North America. Poisson, a bulky racer with a broad smile nicknamed “Caillou” (“small stone”), was a popular figure on the World Cup circuit. “Sending love and support to Poisson’s family, team and the entire ski racing community . American ski racer Steven Nyman tweeted: “My heart goes out to David Poisson’s family, friends and teammates.

Source: thestar November 13, 2017 21:33 UTC