Event Brief
World Champion Skydiver Dies After Parachute Fails
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Summary: Pierre Wolnik, a two-time French freefly champion, died during a wingsuit jump in France when his parachute failed to deploy.
WHO: Pierre Wolnik
WHAT: died after parachute failure during a wingsuit jump
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 2:26 PM ET
WHERE: Mont Blanc massif region
WHY: parachute failed to deploy
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