China News Service, July 11th. The International Skating Federation published a message on the official website in the early morning of the 11th. After confirming with the Dutch Skating Association, the Dutch short-track speed skating world champion Laura van Ruiuyu Passed away on July 10, 2020 local time.
Screenshot of the ISU website
Ruiwen was just 27 years old this year. Two weeks ago, she took part in the Pyrenees training camp with the Dutch short track team to prepare for the next stage of the competition. During this period, the short track star will have a sudden illness and fall into a coma. In June, On the 25th, he was rushed to a hospital in Perpignan, France for surgery. However, after all, people still failed to recapture the Ruiwen from the disease. According to the Dutch Skating Association, Ruiwen died on the 10th in the company of relatives and friends.
Ruiwen participated in the Sochi and Pyeongchang two Winter Olympic Games, and won a 3000-meter relay bronze medal in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. In the past two years, her competitive state has remained very good. In the 2019 Short Track World Championships, Ruiwen dominated the women's 500m ice track and became the first female athlete to win the world championship of short track speed skating in the Netherlands.
The bright future of Lu Yiwen passed away unexpectedly and touched many people's nerves. FIFA President Dick Ma said: "The ISU expresses sorrow and shock at Ruiwen's passing. She has a bright future in short-track speed skating. Her passing is for the entire ISU family. Huge loss. We express our deepest condolences to her family and teammates."
Dayang Yang Weibo screenshot
The bad news came out. Yang Yang, the champion of the Winter Olympics and a member of the International Olympic Committee, also mourned the young life through social media: "I like your bravery on the field, I never thought that the disease would take your 27-year-old life so ruthlessly. , May Heaven not be sick, RIP." (End)