LCzech professional gymnast Natalie Stichova died after falling 70 meters in Germany. The tragedy took place on August 15 in Bavaria. The 23-year-old sportswoman was hospitalized in critical condition and died six days later of “irreversible brain damage,” according to our peer-reviewed Bild newspaper. Voice of the North.
Beyond the tragedy, today’s circumstances raise questions. The young woman was accompanied by two friends and her girlfriend. Natalie Stichova fell while trying to take a selfie in front of the famous German Neuschwanstein Castle, they told police. “We don’t know if she slipped or if a piece fell off the edge of the cliff,” they say.
A star in his country
The gymnast, a star in her country, became known by her photos posted on social networks. She often appeared at the edge of the void for even more spectacular scenes.
The Czech Gymnastics Federation paid tribute to Natalie Stichová on Facebook. “After a tragic accident, it is with deep sadness that we announce that our incredible friend, gymnast, representative and coach Natalie Stichova, has left us. She lost her fight for her life at 5:30 a.m. on August 21st,” she wrote in a statement. She was always smiling, and that’s how we’ll always remember her.”
Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most visited castles in Europe. About 1.4 million people visit the “fairytale King’s Castle” every year, as the monument’s official website calls it. In summer, it welcomes an average of 6,000 visitors per day.
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