Italy is grieving the tragic loss of 15-year-old figure skater Matilda Ferrari, whose bright future ended suddenly on her way to school in Giustino, Trentino. According to local reports, the teenager was heading to catch her regular bus when the fatal accident occurred, shocking the close-knit alpine community.
Matilda, a standout member of the Sporting Ghiaccio Art Pinzolo club, trained almost daily and had recently overcome a knee injury to win third place at the 2024 Italian Cup final — a testament to her skill and determination. Her club posted a heartfelt tribute, saying they could hardly imagine the rink without her.
Mayor Manuel Cosi called the loss “a terrible tragedy that leaves us speechless.” Friends, teachers, and neighbors remember her as disciplined, kind, and full of dreams. Authorities have opened an investigation, while tributes continue to pour in, celebrating Matilda’s radiant spirit and the inspiration she brought to Italian figure skating.