Spanish alpine skier and medalist reported missing

Blanca Fernandez Ochoa, the first Spanish woman to win a medal at the Winter Olympics, has been reported missing.

The former alpine skier, 56, disappeared more than a week ago, Spain’s national police said.

Officials said on Sunday that a black Mercedes A-Class car that Ms Fernandez was last seen driving has been located in a town near Madrid.

But police are still working to locate Ms Fernandez herself.

A public appeal was issued at the request of Ms Fernandez’s family , according to Spanish newspaper El Pais.

Via BBC / EL Pais

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