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Elena Fanchini, Italian Alpine Skier and 3-Time Olympian, Dies of Cancer at 37

‘NEVER BE FORGOTTEN’

Fanchini, who was 2005’s downhill silver medalist at the world championships, announced her retirement in 2020.

AJ McDougall
AJ McDougall 

Breaking News Reporter

Elena Fanchini
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AJ McDougall

AJ McDougall

Breaking News Reporter

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