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So Sad.

GRINDELWALD, Switzerland - Canadian racer Nick Zoricic died from head injuries after crashing heavily in a World Cup skicross event Saturday, the International Ski Federation said.

The Toronto skier died at 12.35 p.m. Swiss time as a result of "severe neurotrauma," the federation said in a statement.

The 29-year-old Zoricic crashed directly into safety nets lining the side of the course after going wide over the final jump.

Television pictures showed Zoricic tumbling through the nets as his skis and poles were thrown clear.

"Nick Zoricic fell heavily just before the finish in the round of eight, crashing directly into the safety netting and thereafter lying motionless," FIS said.

"The medical care from team doctors and Air Glacier followed immediately. Despite reanimation, Zoricic died at 12.35 as a result of severe neurotrauma.

"The organizing committee, FIS and Swiss Ski express their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Nick Zoricic and the Canadian Ski Team," the statement said.

Organizers abandoned Saturday's World Cup events and then scheduled World Cup Finals races at the same venue Sunday.

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