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Lazar Dukic Drowns at 2024 CrossFit Games in Texas
Aug 8, 2024, 06:11 PM
A tragic incident occurred at the 2024 CrossFit Games in Fort Worth, Texas, where a Serbian competitor, Lazar Dukic, drowned during a swimming event. Dukic disappeared underwater moments before finishing the race. Rescue teams were alerted and a dive team conducted a search in Marine Creek Lake. The event has raised questions about the safety measures in place, as spectators reportedly witnessed the athlete struggling. The CrossFit Games have been suspended following the incident, with organizers expressing deep sadness over the death.
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