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Nodar Kumaritashvili
November 25, 1988 – February 12, 2010
Georgian luge athlete (1988-2010)
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Nodar Kumaritashvili was a Georgian luge athlete who suffered a fatal crash during a training run for the 2010 Winter Olympics competition in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, on the day of the opening ceremony. He became the fourth athlete to die during preparations for a Winter Olympics, and the eighth athlete to die as a result of Olympic competition or during practice at their sport's venue at an Olympic Games.
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- Birthday · November 25
- Anniversary · February 12
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