jared 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 A week or so ago I heard Sarah Burke was in critical condition following a crash in the halfpipe.. today I found out she died. http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/6288659/Freestyle-Canadian-skier-dies Link to post Share on other sites
BillTheBinMan 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Here it is without the clicky effort Top Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke, seen as an early Olympic gold medal favorite ahead of the 2014 games, died on Thursday from injuries sustained in a training accident in Utah last week, a family spokeswoman said. Considered one of the leading half-pipe athletes in the world, the 29-year-old was airlifted to Salt Lake City last Tuesday after falling during a half-pipe run in Park City, Utah. "Sarah passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved. In accordance with Sarah's wishes, her organs and tissues were donated to save the lives of others," family spokeswoman Iris Yen said in a written statement released to Reuters. Burke, who was married to fellow skier Rory Bushfield, had surgery last Wednesday at the University of Utah hospital to repair a tear in her vertebral artery, the hospital said. Yen said that Burke had suffered a ruptured vertebral artery in the fall on the Eagle Superpipe at Park City, which led to a severe intracranial hemorrhage. "After the operation, numerous neurological examinations, electrodiagnostic tests and imaging studies revealed that Sarah sustained severe irreversible damage to her brain due to lack of oxygen and blood after cardiac arrest," Yen said in the statement. "While early reports in the media stated that Sarah's injury was a traumatic brain injury, it is important to note that Sarah's condition was the result of a lack of oxygen to the brain during cardiac arrest," she said. Yen said Burke had been training for upcoming winter events at the time of the accident. "Our hearts go out to Sarah's husband Rory and her entire family. It's difficult for us to imagine their pain and what they're going through," Peter Judge, chief executive of the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association, said in a statement. "Sarah was certainly someone who lived life to the fullest and in doing so was a significant example to our community and far beyond," Judge said. "She will be greatly missed by all of us at the CFSA and the entire ski community." Link to post Share on other sites
rider69 18 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 The worst possible news. Rip in peace Sarah Canada loves you Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Oh my.....just teared up watching the abc news. Hug your loved ones folks.. Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Very Sad Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvhPWD_iHAo&feature=share Link to post Share on other sites
Fonty 1 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 That is the saddest story. What a terrible loss Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Definitely a humbling experience. I got the chance to meet Sarah a few years ago and she was a really special person. She had a really comfortable voice and was one of those people you felt like you knew forever when you spoke to her. I can't reiterate enough how much Sarah got out of life. To avoid all the cliche sayings and emotional talk I just want to say that Sarah lived a life that most don't dare to, but it is one of the most rewarding ones albeit short. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Brings a tear to your eye watching that video clip. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Just heard a good friend of mine´s young brother died of a heart attach during a soccer match last year. He had a modelling career and played for a Brazilian league. Age 23. Link to post Share on other sites
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