FIS sends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of 38-year-old Olympic Champion from Vancouver Vibeke Skofterud who tragically died during the past weekend after a jet ski accident near Arendal in southern Norway.

Vibeke Skofterud and her watercraft were found by Steensand rescue service near the island of St. Helena on Sunday morning after she had been reported missing. There is a ongoing investigation to enlighten the circumstances of Vibeke Skofterud's death. 

Vibeke Skofterud was member of the Norwegian national Cross-Country team, she won gold medal in the relay at the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. She won 2 gold medals, one silver and bronze at the World Ski Championships and finished 15 times on the World Cup podium.