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31-Year-Old Former Olympic Figure Skater Dies in Fatal Car Crash

‘A SHINING STAR’

“Alexandra [Paul’s] dedication, passion, and remarkable talents have left an indelible mark on the world of figure skating,” Skate Canada wrote in a tribute.

Canada’s Alexandra Paul and Canada's Mitchell Islam compete during the Sochi Winter Olympics. Paul was killed in a devastating crash involving seven vehicles after a semi-truck rammed into her car.
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