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 . Kumaritashvili was not considered one of the favorites to win a medal and was ranked 44th in the world . The year - old smashed into a wall after coming off the track at high - speed .
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 .