Condolences on Death of Nodar Kumaritashvili

February 13th, 2010

US Department of State
Office of the Spokesman

On behalf of the Department of State, we wish to express our sympathy and solidarity with the people of Georgia upon the death of Nodar Kumaritashvili. Nodar's bright future as a luge athlete for the Georgian national Olympic team was tragically cut short yesterday afternoon during a practice run for his upcoming competition in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. We extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Nodar Kumaritashvili. The United States stands with Georgia as it mourns the loss of a great Olympic athlete.

Statement by U.S. Embassy Tbilisi

The U.S. Embassy in Georgia would like to express its condolences on the death of Nodar Kumaritashvili, a member of Georgia's Olympic luge team. The Embassy extends its sympathies to the family of Nodar, his teammates and coaches, and to Georgia's entire Olympic delegation.