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Nodar Kumaritashvili, a Georgian luger, tragically lost his life during a training run at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. The accident occurred on the demanding and high-speed track, resulting in a fatal crash. This unfortunate incident highlighted the need for enhanced safety measures in luge competitions, leading to subsequent modifications to the track and safety protocols to prevent such tragedies in the future.