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Mar 10, 2012 10:18 AM CST

Canadian Skier Has Fatal Crash

Nick Zoricic is killed in Switzerland

(Newser) - Another tragedy in the skiing world: Canada's Nick Zoricic crashed during a World Cup run in Switzerland today and died of "severe neurotrama," reports AP . The 29-year-old "fell heavily just before the finish in the round of eight, crashing directly into the safety netting and thereafter...

Dead Skier's Vast Medical Bills Show US Gaps

Dead Skier's
Fans Donate
$300K to
Cover Bill

Jan 31, 2012 6:04 AM CST

Dead Skier's Fans Donate $300K to Cover Bill

Sarah Burke's case puts spotlight on US system

(Newser) - Fans of iconic freestyle skier Sarah Burke were shocked by her death in Utah earlier this month —and horrified by the huge bill she racked up during her nine days in a coma . The Canadian star's insurance did not cover the event where she was fatally injured and...

Sarah Burke's Family Left With $550K Medical Bill After Skiing Accident

Skier Burke's Family
Stuck With $550K Bill

Jan 20, 2012 2:00 PM CST

Skier Burke's Family Stuck With $550K Bill

Website set up for donations

(Newser) - Sarah Burke's family has more than grief to deal with after her tragic death : The skier racked up more than half a million dollars in medical bills after her accident, CTV reports. The family has set up a website seeking donations to help—so far they've raised almost...

Pioneering Freestyle Skier Sarah Burke Dead at 29 After Fall

Skier Sarah Burke Dies

Jan 19, 2012 4:32 PM CST

Skier Sarah Burke Dies

Pioneering athlete had been in coma after fall

(Newser) - Sad news from the skiing world today: Pioneering freestyler Sarah Burke has died after a fall earlier this month in Utah, reports the Toronto Star . The 29-year-old Canadian had been in a coma for nine days since her crash during a training run at Park City Mountain. Burke, a four-time...

Canadian Freestyle Skier Sarah Burke Is in a Coma After Fall

Pioneering Freestyle
Skier in Coma

Jan 11, 2012 2:01 PM CST

Pioneering Freestyle Skier in Coma

Sarah Burke of Canada falls during training run

(Newser) - A freestyle skier credited with helping get her sport included in the 2014 Winter Olympics is in a coma in Salt Lake City after a fall, reports the Toronto Globe and Mail . Canadian Sarah Burke, 29, fell yesterday during a training run at a Utah mountain resort. Burke has won...