Audun Groenvold, the freestyle skier who won a bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics, has tragically died at the age of 49 after being struck by lightning, it has been confirmed. The Norwegian Ski Federation confirmed the sad news in a statement on Wednesday. They confirmed that Groenvold had been struck by lightning during a trip to a cabin and sadly passed away after being taken to hospital. They said: “It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold’s untimely passing. “The former national Alpine skier and ski cross athlete was recently struck by lightning during a cabin trip.” The federation's president, Tove Moe Dyrhaug said: “Norwegian skiing has lost a prominent figure, who has meant so much to both the alpine and freestyle communities. “Audun had a great career in both alpine skiing and ski cross, before becoming the national ski cross coach. The Norwegian Ski Association also remembers his efforts on the ski board. There will be a big void after Audun.” There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story. Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.