The Olympic community paid tribute to World Sailing vice president Line Markert after she, her partner and their son were killed in a plane crash in Switzerland.

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World Sailing CEO David Graham described Markert’s death as a devastating blow to the sport. “Line was an exceptional person—humble, selfless, and extremely competent,” Graham said.

World Sailing CEO David Graham called Markert’s death a devastating blow for the sport. Graham stated that Line was a remarkable person. She was humble, selfless and exceptionally competent.

World Sailing CEO David Graham described Markert's death as a devastating blow to the sport. "Line was an exceptional person -- humble, selfless and extremely competent," Graham said. "Her ...

World Sailing CEO David Graham described Markert’s death as a devastating blow to the sport. “Line was an exceptional person—humble, selfless, and extremely competent,” Graham said.