The Winter Games are hit by tragedy after the death of a skier . David Kumaritashvili of Georgia was killed suring a practice crash for luge event . The year - old smashed into a wall after coming off the track at high - speed .
The Winter Olympics are hit by tragedy after the death of a competitor . Nodar Kumaritashvili of Georgia was killed suring a training crash for luge event . The 21-year-old smashed into a pole after coming off the track at high-speed .