This archive report was first published on 16 June 2020.
Tragedy struck the world of French climbing on June 14, 2020, when 16-year-old Olympic hopeful Luce Douady fell 150 meters off a cliff in the French Alps.
According to reports, Douady was heading to an unexplored area of the French Alps with friends when the incident occurred.
As a reigning world junior champion, Douady was on track to compete in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
The French Mountain Climbing Federation mourned her death, describing her as 'brilliant' and 'promising.'
Julia Chanourdie, a fellow French climber, paid tribute to Douady, remembering her 'incredible energy and motivation.'
Douady's death is a devastating loss to the climbing community, and she will be remembered for her talent and dedication to the sport.
