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28-Year-Old Lazar Đukić Dies in CrossFit Games Swimming Event at Marine Creek Lake
Aug 9, 2024, 02:10 AM
During the 2024 CrossFit Games held in Fort Worth, Texas, 28-year-old Serbian athlete Lazar Đukić tragically drowned while participating in an 800-meter swimming event at Marine Creek Lake. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, and despite efforts to rescue him, Đukić was pronounced dead. The event has raised significant concerns about safety measures, as video footage reportedly shows Đukić struggling in the water without immediate intervention. The Games' organizers have decided to continue the competition, a decision that has sparked outrage and accusations of negligence. Đukić's death has prompted discussions about the adequacy of safety protocols at such high-profile events.
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