Passing of LIuis Breitfuss

Lluís Breitfuss (54 ESP) sporting soul of winter sports in Spain, has passed away at the age of 54. He has been a key figure in the development of winter sports in the whole country with special importance with the 6 ski resorts of Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya where he has been events responsible and also as a pioneer in the promotion and organization of World Cups and Championships in various disciplines in La Molina and Espot ski resorts.

He was also former sports director of Spainsnow and also sports director of the FCEH (Catalan Federation) and former member of the FIS Alpine Committee and served on the CIT Racers, Alpine European Cup, Classification, Park and Pipe and Ski Cross Sub-Committee for 10 years. He is survived by his wife Julliet and two sons.

FIS would like to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of LIuis Breitfuss.