16-year-old Nathan Gehin has died. A talented ski jumper died in an accident

Gehin, considered one of the most talented ski jumpers in France of the young generation, lost his life in a car accident that occurred on the night of September 18-19 this year. in the town of Ventron in the Vosges department in the north-east of the country.

Tragic accident

The 16-year-old jumper was traveling in a car with three other people. At one point, the driver lost control of the car and hit a tree. The teenager died at the scene of the accident. The remaining three were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A statement from the French federation

The French federation reacted to the information about the death of the promising jumper and had high hopes for his future. "We express our sincerest condolences to his family, friends and all club members who are deeply moved by this tragedy," we read in the federation's post on social media.

Nathan Gehin, despite his young age, has had considerable success. In 2021 and 2023 he was the best player of the Vosges Cup. In 2024, he won a high, fourth place in the Summer Tour U15 de La Bresse competition. He defended the colors of the US Ventron team.