A tragic incident occurred during the CrossFit Games as a competitor died while participating in a swimming event on Thursday at Marine Creek Lake in Texas. While the athlete’s name has not been officially released, reports suggest it may be Lazar Ðukić, a Serbian athlete known for his participation in CrossFit competitions since 2017. CrossFit CEO Don Faul expressed deep sadness over the loss of one of their athletes and stated that they were working with authorities to investigate the incident.
The Fort Worth Fire Department was called to assist with the situation after reports that a participant was missing in the water. The athlete’s body was found about an hour later. Faul emphasized that CrossFit had safety personnel on-site at the event and that the community is like a family, with efforts being made to support the athlete’s family and the larger CrossFit community during this difficult time.
CrossFit is a popular competitive fitness sport that incorporates various physical exercises such as weightlifting, powerlifting, gymnastics, and more. The unexpected death of the competitor has shocked the CrossFit community, highlighting the importance of safety measures and the need to prioritize the well-being of all participants in such events.
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