Camille Muffat, a French Olympic gold medalist, has died in a helicopter crash according to The Telegraph.
The Telegraph reports that the crash occurred as part of a reality television show being filmed in northwestern Argentina, where two helicopters “collided in mid-air.”
“Champion sailor Florence Arthaud, Olympic gold medalist swimmer Camille Muffat and Olympic boxer Alexis Vastine were among those killed when two helicopters filming the survival series “Dropped” crashed into each other in the rugged mountains of La Rioja province, local officials said.”
“Apparently, the two helicopters collided as they were filming. There are no survivors,” provincial spokesman Horacio Alarcon told The Telegraph.
Overall, eight French passengers and a pair of Argentine pilots died in the crash.
“The series, which was to air on French television channel TF1, involved eight sports stars being dropped into inhospitable environments for an adventure- and survival-themed reality show. The provincial government said a cast and crew of around 80 people, mostly French nationals, had descended on the area in recent days to film the series.”
Muffat retired last year at the age of 24, finishing her swimming career with a trio of Olympic medals (gold, silver, bronze) at the 2012 London Olympics. She also won a short course world title in the 200 free at the 2010 Dubai World Championships.
Here is video of her ultimate success in swimming, an Olympic gold medal.
Good heavens what a terrible story.
Heartbreaking. Praying for all the families.
ouch….
So tragic
Very tragic and upsetting! Sincerest condolences to all the extended families! RIP!
I was only thinking about her a day or so ago, and thinking that she was much too young to have retired, and maybe she might consider a comeback. Very shocking news now to see that she has passed away. What a tragedy!
R.I.P. Muffat. I really thought 2015 was going to be a good year for her.
Rest in Paradise, thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
RIP but there’s no paradise. I’ve suffered near brain death and there really is nothing. The paradise lasts only as long as they give you morphine in the hospital. We all simply die.
God, please comfort the family of Camille Muffat. Please.
Sad
shocked…
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That’s so sad.
Such terrible news ,
Very sad.
sad news …
R.I.P.
This is terrible! Such a talent.
God’s Blessings ♡
Life is precious, every day counts, RIP
So sad!
This is so sad…
Another great swimmer is lost forever. God bless the family at this tragic time RIP Camille
R.I.P.
какая ужасная потеря((( соболезнования
R.I.P
This is the moment of the accident https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoFob0xJnbs
Makes me have even less use for reality/survival shows. She was truly a joy to watch.
RIP
What a loss
So sad . RIP Ms. Muffat
Prayers!
Prayers to her family
That’s so sad!
RIP Camille!!! Thank you for your contribution to the sport.
so sad!RIP
Still can’t believe it!
R.I.P.
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