Deep sorrow over the death of a ski jumping talent. © Stock image

Ski jumping talent dies at age 16

The ski jumping world is mourning the loss of Nathan Géhin, who was only 16 years old.

September 23, 2026

From: sn

The young French ski jumper died in a serious traffic accident in Ventron on September 19th. Géhin belonged to the US Ventron club and was considered a promising talent in French ski jumping.

Even at a young age, Géhin attracted attention in national competitions and achieved several good results. Among other things, he stood on the podium at the Coupe des Vosges and finished sixth at the 2025 French U15 Championships.

The tragic death of the young athlete has caused great shock in the French winter sports community. Family, friends, teammates, and the entire French ski jumping community mourn the loss of a promising young athlete whose sporting career ended far too soon.