8 h. ago Olympic hero, 49, struck by lightning and dies on holiday as wife mourns 'enormous loss'

Olympic medalist Audun Groenvold, who won bronze at the 2010 Winter Games, has died at the age of 49 after the dad-of-three was struck by lightning on a family holiday

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16 h. ago One dead, 13 injured after lightning bolt rips through NJ archery range

One man is dead and more than a dozen others were injured when lightning struck a New Jersey archery range Wednesday night.

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17 h. ago Golfer, 28, dies after being struck by lightning at course as player questions course safety

Simon John Mariani died after being struck by lightning at the Ballyowen Golf Course in New Jersey last week, with a fellow player questioning the safety warning

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21 h. ago Two teenage friends both die after being struck by lightning on fishing trip

Joey Nelson Jr, 18, and Randall Martin III, 19, died after they were fatally struck by lightning when a massive thunderstorm rolled in as they were on a fishing trip

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25 h. ago BREAKING: Olympic medalist Audun Groenvold killed by lightning strike aged 49

Audun Groenvold, a skier who won a bronze medal back at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, has been killed at the age of 49 after he was struck by lightning

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25 h. ago Olympic medalist Audun Groenvold killed by lightning strike aged 49

Audun Groenvold, a skier who won a bronze medal back at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, has been killed at the age of 49 after he was struck by lightning

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26 h. ago Norwegian Olympic medalist Audun Groenvold dies after lightning strike

Athlete won bronze in ski cross at 2010 Vancouver Games49-year-old died of injuries after being taken to hospitalOlympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced on Wednesday. He was 49.Groenvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Norwegian Olympic medalist Audun Grønvold dies after lightning strike

Athlete won bronze in ski cross at 2010 Vancouver Games49-year-old died of injuries after being taken to hospitalThe 2010 Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Grønvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced on Wednesday. He was 49.Grønvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Man United outcast Alejandro Garnacho caught driving into training illegally in top of the range Audi

The player in question is among a group of stars seemingly destined for the exit door after failing to find a place in Amorim's future plans, and was in fact set to train away from the main squad.

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2 d. ago What YOU need to know about winning big on scratchcards: Experts reveal cards with the best odds and their tips

Undeterred by discovering you are probably more likely to be struck by lightning than win a major jackpot, Toby Walne spoke to scratchcard experts to get tips on how to increase your chances of winning.

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3 d. ago How YOU can win big on scratchcards: Experts reveal which cards have the best odds and all the tips and tricks to boost your chances

Undeterred by discovering you are probably more likely to be struck by lightning than win a major jackpot, Toby Walne spoke to scratchcard experts to get tips on how to increase your chances of winning.

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3 d. ago Ferocious storms lash Spain with 'two swept away' by flash floods, waterspouts lashing the coast and a woman struck by lightning as wildfires close in on tourist hotspot

A woman and a young girl are believed to have been carried away by the Foix River, running through Cubelles, while crossing a wooden footbridge late on Saturday.

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3 d. ago Multiple vacationers struck by lightening on popular Florida beach

Three people were injured after being struck by lightning on a packed Florida beach.

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4 d. ago Woman hit directly by lightning and fighting for her life in horror Spain storm

The 62-year-old has been left in a critical condition after being struck by lightning - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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1 week ago Gardener lucky to survive being struck by lightning while fishing

Steve Barrett suffered broken ribs, burns, bruising and a hole in his shoulder as a result of the lightning bolt

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2 w. ago British tourist struck by lightning and thrown off his feet while fishing on holiday from hell

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Steve Barrett, 54, was hit by an unexpected bolt of lightning while fishing with friends at the Carp Zoo fishery in the Loire Valley on unlucky Friday, June 13

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2 w. ago British angler cheats death after his fishing rod is struck by a lightning bolt

The gardener, from Christchurch, Dorset, was blasted off his feet as lightning struck a tree and 'bounced', zapping his fishing rod.

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2 w. ago Man, 29, dies after being hit by lightning on honeymoon in freak weather phenomenon

Jake Rosencranz, 29, was standing ankle-deep in water at New Smyrna Beach, near Daytona Beach, when he was struck by lightning on Friday afternoon, according to Volusia County Beach Safety officials

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2 w. ago Man dies after being struck by lightning while on honeymoon in rare phenomenon on sunny day

Jake Rosencranz, 29, had been on a delayed honeymoon with his wife Leah at the time of the incident, with two other people also struck nearby despite it being a clear, sunny day

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2 w. ago Heat waves bring dangerous and deadly lightning strikes. Here’s how to avoid getting struck

More than 30 people have been injured by lightning strikes during the course of the past two weeks

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