Renowned Swedish ski official Hedstrom dies of heart attack in Russia
MOSCOW. August 12. KAZINFORM A world renowned Swedish ski official helping in the organization of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi died of a heart attack in the Black Sea resort city, Sochi.live website reported on Thursday. Kazinform refers to RIA Novosti.
Jan Erik Hedstrom was a technical expert for the International Ski Federation and was working with the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee. He spent most of his career as a ski instructor and coach, as well as officiating World Cups and World Champions.
"Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee is deeply saddened that, after a life of tremendous contributions to skiing, Jan Erik Hedstrom passed away after suffering a heart attack early this morning," the Sochi.live website read.
He died at the age of 50 in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, in the presence of his wife and two sons. Kazinform cites RIA Novosti. See www.en.rian.ru