21 years of age Georgian luge Olympian dies!

[powerontap]

...and the Olympics haven't even started yet. During pre-competition trials, he hits a post at 100+ mph!!!

WARNING: This video is not for the faint of heart
http://www.ctvolympics.ca/video/index.html?assetid=3350f67a-7694-4f9b-830f-09d957013d41&videoId=39433&PbContext=2

 

[WLH]

Am watching the opening ceremony and just heard about that....

 

[Z4play]

Sad way to lose a son. At least he was doing something he truly enjoyed. I imagine his parents might have been watching while it happened.

Wonder if they will leave the flags at half mast for the entire Olympics.

 

[Smokin]

That was horrific. I'm not sure if padding the posts would have saved him, but surely they thought of that????????