# Canadian skyrunner disappears during training for Matterhorn record attempt

https://mins.news/en/item/47295

- The Guardian, 2026-09-06 12:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/06/canadian-skyrunner-kalie-mccrystal-missing-matterhorn-alps

> Canadian athlete Kalie McCrystal has gone missing during a reconnaissance and training outing before her planned Matterhorn record attempt. She was last seen descending the Italian side after reaching the summit, near a shelter at about 12,500 feet. A helicopter search was called off on Friday without finding her.

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