Pierre Wolnik Dead - Skydiver Dies in Parachute Accident at 37
Pierre Wolnik has tragically died.
The two-time French freefly world champion and wingsuit skydiver passed away after his parachute failed to open during a freefall jump in France over the weekend.
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He reportedly jumped from a helicopter in a wingsuit in the Mont Blanc massif, a mountain range in the French Alps, on Saturday (February 7), according to several French news outlets.
The 2026 FAI World Championships team member’s parachute did not open for an unknown reason. An investigation is still ongoing.
His body was found in the village of Les Bossons.
First responders declared him dead at the scene, per Le Figaro.
The Fédération Française de Parachutisme (FPF) wrote he would be “remembered as a teammate whose presence will forever be etched in the memories of those around him” in a translated statement, per People.
“Today, the entire sport parachuting community mourns and pays tribute to a young man renowned for his talent and his exceptional character.”
The organization’s President Yves-Marie Guillaud added on Facebook, per Le Parisien: “His video footage is exceptional, just like the performances of this grieving team. The entire sport parachuting community mourns a talented young man with such a friendly smile. May the memory of this exceptional parachutist fill our hearts.”
Our thoughts are with Pierre Wolnik‘s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.