Camille Muffat, French Olympic Gold Medalist, Dies in Helicopter Crash

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Camille Muffat, a French Olympic gold medalist, has died in a helicopter crash according to The Telegraph.

The Telegraph reports that the crash occurred as part of a reality television show being filmed in northwestern Argentina, where two helicopters “collided in mid-air.”

“Champion sailor Florence Arthaud, Olympic gold medalist swimmer Camille Muffat and Olympic boxer Alexis Vastine were among those killed when two helicopters filming the survival series “Dropped” crashed into each other in the rugged mountains of La Rioja province, local officials said.”

“Apparently, the two helicopters collided as they were filming. There are no survivors,” provincial spokesman Horacio Alarcon told The Telegraph.

Overall, eight French passengers and a pair of Argentine pilots died in the crash.

“The series, which was to air on French television channel TF1, involved eight sports stars being dropped into inhospitable environments for an adventure- and survival-themed reality show. The provincial government said a cast and crew of around 80 people, mostly French nationals, had descended on the area in recent days to film the series.”

Muffat retired last year at the age of 24, finishing her swimming career with a trio of Olympic medals (gold, silver, bronze) at the 2012 London Olympics. She also won a short course world title in the 200 free at the 2010 Dubai World Championships.

Here is video of her ultimate success in swimming, an Olympic gold medal.

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Mark Schwartz
Mark Schwartz
9 years ago

Good heavens what a terrible story.

Janet Wolff- Stewart
9 years ago

Heartbreaking. Praying for all the families.

Jervilicous MJ
9 years ago

ouch….

Isabella Vegas von G
9 years ago

So tragic

Stella Knowles
Stella Knowles
9 years ago

Very tragic and upsetting! Sincerest condolences to all the extended families! RIP!

Kevin B
Kevin B
9 years ago

I was only thinking about her a day or so ago, and thinking that she was much too young to have retired, and maybe she might consider a comeback. Very shocking news now to see that she has passed away. What a tragedy!

Marques Ross
9 years ago

R.I.P. Muffat. I really thought 2015 was going to be a good year for her.

Sara Elizabeth
9 years ago

Rest in Paradise, thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

Perttu Super
9 years ago
Reply to  Sara Elizabeth

RIP but there’s no paradise. I’ve suffered near brain death and there really is nothing. The paradise lasts only as long as they give you morphine in the hospital. We all simply die.

Joe Valdez
9 years ago

God, please comfort the family of Camille Muffat. Please.

Tracie Geuy Varble
9 years ago

Sad

Kevin
Kevin
9 years ago

shocked…

Sara Marie Bolton
9 years ago

🙁

Karen A Hayes
9 years ago

That’s so sad.

Tara Rae
9 years ago

Such terrible news ,

Sajid Baseer Shaikh
9 years ago

Very sad.

Van DO
9 years ago

sad news …

Várszegi Lajos
9 years ago

R.I.P.

Dave Nicholson
9 years ago

This is terrible! Such a talent.

JoAnn Harrall
9 years ago

God’s Blessings ♡

Hank Van Kalmthout
9 years ago

Life is precious, every day counts, RIP

Jenn Watts
9 years ago

So sad!

Simona De Lullo
9 years ago

This is so sad…

Ysin Sadri
9 years ago
Ysin Sadri
9 years ago
Ysin Sadri
9 years ago
Ethan Evans Fundraiser

Another great swimmer is lost forever. God bless the family at this tragic time RIP Camille

Peter Chan
9 years ago

R.I.P.

Askar Amirkhanov
9 years ago

какая ужасная потеря((( соболезнования

Blue Wave Swim School
9 years ago

R.I.P

Jorge Aguado
Jorge Aguado
9 years ago

This is the moment of the accident https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoFob0xJnbs

Dunc1952
Dunc1952
9 years ago

Makes me have even less use for reality/survival shows. She was truly a joy to watch.

Therese McAdams
9 years ago

RIP

Carrie Manhart Purdy
9 years ago
Carrie Manhart Purdy
9 years ago
Carrie Manhart Purdy
9 years ago
Sandra O'brien
9 years ago

What a loss

Ysin Sadri
9 years ago
Ysin Sadri
9 years ago
Ysin Sadri
9 years ago
Courtney Andrews
9 years ago

So sad . RIP Ms. Muffat

Jose Atencio
9 years ago

Prayers!

Nichole Saal
9 years ago

Prayers to her family

PJ Martin
9 years ago

That’s so sad!

Jaime Skeete
9 years ago

RIP Camille!!! Thank you for your contribution to the sport.

Shan Merck
9 years ago

so sad!RIP

Armando Di Lillo
9 years ago

Still can’t believe it!

Frank Stüwe
9 years ago

R.I.P.

MiKe Ji
9 years ago
MiKe Ji
9 years ago
Mona Frisco
9 years ago

🙁

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