Gian Luca Barandun Explained

Gian Luca Barundun (June 28, 1994 – November 4, 2018) was a Swiss downhill and alpine combined skier who represented his nation on the World Cup Skiing circuit.[1]

Biography

Barandun had skied in eight World Cup events for Switzerland. His best finish on the World Cup circuit was ninth place in Bormio during December 2017. He was considered to have been one of Switzerland's most promising competitive downhill skiers.[2] [3]

Death

Barandun died in a paragliding accident on November 4, 2018. He was 24.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BARANDUN Gian Luca - Athlete Information. FIS. fis-ski.com. 2018-11-11.
  2. Web site: Swiss downhill skier Gian Luca Barandun dies in paragliding accident. espn.com. 5 November 2018. 2018-11-11.
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20181114225717/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/swiss-downhill-skier-barandun-dies-in-paragliding-accident/2018/11/05/21d647ac-e0e9-11e8-ba30-a7ded04d8fac_story.html The Washington Post
  4. Web site: Swiss downhill skier Barandun dies in paragliding accident. The Fresno Bee. 2018-11-11.
  5. Web site: Swiss downhill skier Barandun dies in paragliding accident . 2018-11-14 . 2018-11-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181114224255/https://www.tampabay.com/ap/sports/swiss-downhill-skier-barandun-dies-in-paragliding-accident-ap_sports8e4b9d1dfde142a0a866f6c5708a421b . dead .

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