Park City,UT–1/11/07–9:23:35 PM–Jeret “Speedy” Peterson performs in the Men’s division of the Freestyle World Cup competition held at Deer Valley Resort. Peterson placed 1st with a score of 268.70.

Jeret “Speedy” Peterson hugs his mom Linda after winning the Mens division of the Freestyle World Cup competition held at Deer Valley Resort with a score of 268.70.

Peterson, the high-flying freestyle skier whose silver medal at the Vancouver Olympics represented a triumph over the demons of his past, has died. Officials said the 29-year-old Park City resident shot himself in the head in Lambs Canyon, east of Salt Lake City.

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