Mateusz Rutkowski Death: What killed Mateusz Rutkowski ?

Mateusz Rutkowski ( born 18 April 1986) was a Polish ski jumper who won a gold medal at the 2004 World Junior Championships individually and a silver medal with the team. Born in Skrzypne, Poland, he was considered the most talented Polish ski jumper and Adam Małysz's successor.

Rutkowski won the gold medal at the World Junior Championships in 2004, setting a record of 104.5 meters on Bjørkelibakken hill in Stryn, Norway. He also jumped over 200 meters during the World Cup competition on Letalnica in Planica. After problems with alcohol, weight, and lack of discipline, he was thrown off the Polish national ski jumping team and trained only at his club Wisła Zakopane.

Mateusz Rutkowski Death: What killed Mateusz Rutkowski ?

Reportedly, Mateusz Rutkowski has been confirmed dead on 7 January 2024. The reason for his passing is yet to be disclosed. However, Mateusz passed on at the age of 37 years old. Following his remarkable career, He won a gold medal at the 2004 World Junior Championships, representing the Polish national team. He set a record at Bjørkelibakken hill in Stryn, Norway, and jumped over 200 meters during the World Cup competition on Letalnica in Planica. Rutkowski was the first Pole in history to win a gold medal at the World Junior Championships.

 

Source: DKlassgh.net