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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, February 23, 1992                   TAG: 9202230188
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: C1   EDITION: METRO 
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SPEED SKIER KILLED

A Swiss speed skier out limbering up before the Olympics final in his event was killed instantly Saturday when he slammed into a snow-grooming vehicle, authorities said.

Nicolas Bochatay, 27, the 1991 Swiss speed skiing champion, was killed while enjoying some recreational skiing with a teammate and other competitors before the final of his demonstration event. Bochatay, a carpenter, was married and had two children.

Organizers said an investigation will take place to determine the cause. A controversy has erupted over whether the snowcat was parked or moving at the time of the accident.

Keywords:
FATALITY

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