Teen Figure Skater Matilda Ferrari,
Italy Mourns Young Skating Talent Matilda Ferrari
Italy is grieving the loss of 15-year-old figure skater Matilda Ferrari, who died in a tragic accident on her way to school in Giustino, Trentino.
Local officials said the incident occurred as she headed to catch her usual bus, shocking the small alpine town.
A member of Sporting Ghiaccio Art Pinzolo,
Matilda trained almost daily and had recently placed third in the Italian Cup final after recovering from a knee injury.
Her club shared a moving tribute, saying they could hardly imagine the rink without her.
Mayor Manuel Cosi called her death “a terrible tragedy that leaves us speechless.”
Friends, teachers, and neighbors remembered her as a disciplined, bright girl with big dreams in skating.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident as the community reflects on safety and mourns the loss of a young life full of promise.
