Ellie Backing dead: Who promised the British snowboarder Ellie Soutter? | UK | New

Soutter was one of Britain's most talented snowboarders and won bronze in snowboard cross at the 2017 European Olympic Winter Festival in Erzurum, Turkey before winning the British flag at of the closing ceremony

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After winning the bronze medal, she told The Bromley Times: "I do not think it's completely sunk yet, I'm a little emotional. I cried crossing the line – I was so emotional that it was not the best season for me and he is finally on his way. "

Hugh Robertson, President of the British Olympic Association (BOA) and President of the BOA Athletes Commission Ben Hawes issued a joint statement.

They said:" The British Olympic Association is saddened to learn the sudden death of athlete Ellie Soutter, 18 years old.

"Ellie was an incredibly popular and popular member

" Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad moment. "

The British Ski and Snowboard (BSS) describes her as" the # 39, one of the nation's top riders. "

A spokesperson for BSS said:" The thoughts and condolences of the UK ski and snowboard community are with family, friends and teammates alike. Ellie. "

She was selected in the British team for the World Junior Championships.

The 18 year old man had grown up in Before moving to the Alps, she had to return to the snowboard competition next month after being selected in the British team for the junior world championships in New Zealand.

According to her official website, she started snowboarding. age of 10. His coach was French Olympic athlete Deborah Anthonioz

Ellie's father, Tony Soutter, posted a heartbreaking tribute to his daughter on Facebook

He writes: "This cruel world took my soul mate and "Bessie" yesterday on her. 18th Anniversary

"I was so proud of the beautiful young woman she had transformed into Ellie I'll miss you more than you ever could have imagined." Rest in peace, little Champion ! "

Ellie was an inaugural member of the British Europa Cup snowboard cross program, which started earlier this year.

In April 2016, Ellie won silver at the British Snowboard Cross. embarked on the disciplines of boardercross, free ride and half pipe

She described being called to the Olympics as her "ultimate ambition".