Lazar Dukic drowns in water drowning in Texas CrossFit Games

The Serbian athlete collapsed while swimming a few miles from the finish line and drowned.

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Published August 9, 2024, 8:56 AM ET / Updated 11:09 AM ET

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Serbian athlete Lazar Dukic died after drowning during the CrossFit Games, which were being held at Marine Creek Lake (Fort Worth, Texas). He was 28 years old.

With just a few miles left to the finish line, Dukic began to slow down until he collapsed, which caused him to submerge and drown.

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The organizers suspended the competition on Thursday. On Friday, after a reflection, it was resumed in order to pay tribute to the deceased athlete.

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