U.S Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica has died after being involved in a motorcycle wreck this week, police say. Ski & Snowboard first shared news of Gasienica’s death on Tuesday. He will be dearly missed.”“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Patrick Gasienica, an incredible athlete, teammate and person,” U.S. Gasienica made his Olympic debut in Beijing but began his ski jumping career at the Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove, Illinois. He has represented the U.S. at multiple events, including the FIS Junior World Ski Championships in 2016 and 2017, and the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in 2019.

Source: Fox News June 16, 2023 08:02 UTC