CrossFit Athlete Fatally Drowns At Texas Games Tragedy strikes CrossFit community as swimmer dies during competition at Marine Creek LakeOn Thursday, August 8, 2024, tragedy struck at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth, Texas, when 28-year-old CrossFit athlete Lazar Dukic drowned during the swimming portion of the 2024 CrossFit Games. This sentiment was echoed across the CrossFit community, described by Faul as being like one big family. The swimming portion of the competition was part of Individual Event 1, signifying the start of the Games. Dukic, recognized as one of the top athletes from Serbia, was celebrated within the CrossFit community for his achievements and passion for fitness. The larger question remains, how can events like the CrossFit Games continue to thrive and celebrate the human spirit amid the inherent risks of such physical competitions?

Source: New York Times August 08, 2024 21:00 UTC