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US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24.
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US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24.

U.S Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica died at the age of 24 after being involved in a motorcycle crash in the northwestern suburb of Chicago. Gasienica made his Olympic debut in Beijing and represented the U.S. at multiple events. He placed 49th on the normal hill and 53rd on the large hill in his only Olympic appearance. Gasienica is survived by his parents and two sisters.

Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24.
sports2 years ago

Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24.

Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica died at the age of 24 in a motorcycle crash while returning from work, according to a GoFundMe page shared by USA Nordic. Gasienica represented the USA in his first Olympic Winter Games in Beijing 2022 and had made his International Ski Federation (FIS) Ski Jumping debut in 2015. USA Nordic and the Ski Jumping community expressed their sadness and condolences for the loss of an incredible competitor, teammate, and friend.

US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle crash at 24.
sports2 years ago

US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle crash at 24.

Patrick Gasienica, a 24-year-old Olympic ski jumper from the United States, died in a motorcycle accident in Illinois. Gasienica represented the US in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing and had also competed in several International Ski and Snowboard Federation events. He grew up ski jumping at the Norge Ski Club in Illinois, which called his death a devastating loss. Preliminary findings from an autopsy revealed he died of blunt force trauma, and a toxicology report is pending. USA Nordic Sport and U.S. Ski & Snowboard expressed their condolences to his family, friends, and the ski jumping community.

US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24.
sports2 years ago

US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24.

Patrick Gasienica, a 24-year-old Olympic ski jumper who competed for the United States in the Beijing Games, has died in a motorcycle accident in Bull Valley, Illinois. Gasienica finished 49th and 53rd in individual events at the Beijing Olympics and was 10th in a team competition. He was born in Oak Park and developed as a young ski jumper at the Norge Ski Club. USA Nordic posted on Twitter, "Patrick was an incredible competitor, teammate and friend."

Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24.
sports2 years ago

Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24.

Patrick Gasienica, a 24-year-old Olympic ski jumper from McHenry, died in a motorcycle crash while returning home from work. Gasienica competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and was training again at Norge Ski Club for the next Olympics. The McHenry County sheriff’s office is investigating the crash. Gasienica's family and the skiing community are mourning his loss, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money for his mother.

US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle crash at 24.
sports2 years ago

US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle crash at 24.

Patrick Gasienica, a 24-year-old Olympic ski jumper who competed for the United States in the Beijing Games, has died in a motorcycle crash in Bull Valley, Illinois. Gasienica finished 49th and 53rd in individual events at the Beijing Olympics and was 10th in a team competition. He was remembered by USA Nordic as an "incredible competitor, teammate and friend."

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US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies at 24 in motorcycle crash.

Patrick Gasienica, a ski jumper who competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics, died in a motorcycle accident at the age of 24. He placed fourth at the Olympic Trials and was part of the U.S. men’s quartet that placed 10th at the Olympics. Gasienica trained at the Norge Ski Club outside Chicago and joined fellow members of the club on the 2022 Olympic ski jumping team.

US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle crash at 24.
sports2 years ago

US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle crash at 24.

Patrick Gasienica, a 24-year-old Olympic ski jumper from McHenry and member of the Norge Ski Club, died in a motorcycle crash in Bull Valley. Gasienica competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and was described as a dedicated athlete and beloved member of the ski jumping community. A GoFundMe has been created to support his family. Further details about the crash are yet to be released.

Tragic Death of US Olympic Ski Jumper Patrick Gasienica at 24
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Tragic Death of US Olympic Ski Jumper Patrick Gasienica at 24

Patrick Gasienica, a US Olympic ski jumper who represented the country in the 2022 Winter Olympics, has died at the age of 24. The cause of his death is not yet known. Gasienica made his Olympic debut in Beijing and has represented the US in multiple events. He placed 49th on the normal hill and 53rd on the large hill in his sole Olympic appearance and also placed 10th in the team event. USA Nordic Sport and U.S. Ski & Snowboard have expressed their condolences to his family and the ski jumping community.