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The CrossFit Games have ended in tragedy following the unexpected death of a competitor who drowned during the competition taking place in Forth Worth, Texas, causing the event to be suspended.
On Thursday Aug. 8 at 8 a.m. local time, an athlete — later identified as Lazar Dukic — competing in the CrossFit Games died after drowning in Marine Creek Lake, according to CBS News. Both the Fort Worth Fire Department and the Fort Worth Police Department were called to the scene after the swimmer went under water.
Per CBS News, Fort Worth Fire Department spokesperson, Craig Trojacek, said that Dukic's body was found with the help of the police department dive team and drones.
Per CBS News, the athlete was later identified as Dukic, a 28-year-old resident of Serbia, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner.
In a message posted to Facebook, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, addressed Dukic’s death and expressed condolences.
“We are profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of a CrossFit athlete during a CrossFit Games swimming event this morning,” Parker said. “Our hearts go out to the athlete's family, friends, and the entire CrossFit community.”