Mysterious death of former skier shocked companions

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The death of Jeremy Nobis († 52) continues to keep the ski world busy. In an emotional broadcast on local radio “KPCW”, several former companions spoke highly of the 1994 Olympic participant.

His former coach Bob Marsh and teammate Andrea Terwillegar (55) testify to the freeski pioneer “all the talents in the world”. But Nobis had problems with his psyche from the very beginning. As Marsh says, “He had a lot on his mind. And he did his best to get the most out of it while skiing or mountain biking. And to be honest, I think he did a really good job.”

Terwillegar says Nobis and his sister, Shannon Nobis, 51, grew up with only their mother. But the support in Park City for the family was enormous: “The city supported the family in everything – including my father, who founded ‘The Winter Welcome’, a program for the children who had to grow up with single mothers and therefore a little extra support. necessary.”

From Olympian to freeski star

Jeremy Nobis announced his retirement from professional alpine skiing in 1996 and then focused on difficult terrain skiing. He also met Kristen Ulmer (56). The former freeskier was able to make several movies with the rising star and enjoyed spending time with him. “I traveled all over the world riding with Jeremy. And I had some of the best and most beautiful moments of my life with him.”

Nobis is recognized locally as one of the pioneers in exploring Alaska’s steepest runs. The renowned ski magazine “Powder” named him one of the most influential skiers of all time.

After the sport comes the crash

After retiring from the sport, Nobis, according to his friends and companions, seemed lost and increasingly sought solace in alcohol. He was stopped several times by the police and charged with drunk driving. To avoid punishment, the ex-ski star kept moving.

Ulmer says of the fallen pioneer’s final years: “Many of us (his friends) tried to help him and build a support network. It was very sad to see Jeremy fall apart due to alcoholism. Unfortunately, we realized then slowly that he should have helped himself first and there was nothing we could do.”

Nobis was found dead in his cell in Cedar City, Utah, on April 19. Resuscitation measures did not help and the American was pronounced dead. The police arrested him on February 11 because he did not attend a court hearing. He was waiting in jail for his new trial date. The cause of death has not yet been clarified, according to “KPCW” the investigations are still ongoing. (nsa)

Source : Blick