Olympic snowboarding gold medalist Karine Ruby dies from mountain climb fall

[terry78]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090529/ap_on_re_eu/sbd_obit_ruby

RIP, and irony all in one fell swoop.

 

[Excel]

R.I.P. Tragic.

 

[Red Mask]

I learned about this last week. I'm not familiar with the sport, but my condolences to her family and friends. She dared where most don't go.

 

[lou2099]

That certainly is a sad irony. It's also just as snowboarding is becoming a popular Olympic event. She probably was a treat to watch in action.

Lot of olympians passing this year.