“There has been a tragedy in our snow sled family. The young talented pilot Maxim Bankov, a member of the Russian national bobsleigh team, died suddenly. He was only 24 years old. A serious illness cut his life short. Maxim had a future that was long, bright and happy. one of his best pilots, the strength and hard work to achieve his goals. Such a loss is hard to accept and impossible to accept. The Russian Bobsleigh Federation sends its condolences to Maxim’s family and friends, to all who knew and loved him. We grieve with you. Maxim as he was “We will remember him as a bright and kind person.”