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NEWS: French Rising Star Luce Douady dies aged 16

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 UKC News 15 Jun 2020

French climber Luce Douady, a rising star of the IFSC circuit, has died at the age of 16 following a slip and fall on an approach path at St Pancrasse in the Isère department of France. Despite her young age, Luce had earned multiple national and international titles and looked set to be one to watch ahead of Paris 2024 and beyond.


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 Timmd  UKC Supporter 15 Jun 2020
In reply to UKC News: What a shame. I can remember reading about a slip in Yosemite in similar circumstances having the same consequences.  

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 Michael Hood  UKC Supporter 15 Jun 2020
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Tragic, unfortunately it brings back memories of Rachel Farmer.

 Blue Straggler  UKC Supporter 15 Jun 2020
In reply to Michael Hood:

> Tragic, unfortunately it brings back memories of Rachel Farmer.

Also Chloe Graftiaux  

 Wft 15 Jun 2020
In reply to UKC News:

Very sad. RIP

 farhi 16 Jun 2020
In reply to UKC News:

Such sad news.  

 C Witter 16 Jun 2020
In reply to UKC News:

Awful news. I watched her in the IFSC competitions last year and she was so talented. I feel for her family and friends.

 BruceM 17 Jun 2020
In reply to UKC News:

That is so sad.  Luce is one huge smiling bundle of energy bursting with enthusiasm.  She gives you hope for the future of humanity.

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