The story of Lazar Đukić has shocked the fitness community, as the athlete went missing during the first event of the 2024 CrossFit Games. The tragedy happened while Lazar was swimming in the lake and approaching the finish line. However, it was unclear what exactly happened for a few hours. Well, CrossFit has released a statement in which they confirmed that Lazar Đukić has unfortunately passed away.
Lazar Đukić was one of the greatest CrossFit athletes in the world and was definitely supposed to be in contention for the podium at the 2024 CrossFit Games. However, after completing a 3.5-mile run, Lazar jumped in a lake in order to perform the second part of the workout — an 800-meter swim. Everything seemed to be going well for him, as he was in the leading half throughout the majority of the race. Unfortunately, Lazar started struggling near the end of the race and never came out of the water.
The situation unfolded quickly, which is why it took a few minutes for everyone to realize that Lazar Đukić did not cross the finish line. The competition was then delayed, and the spectators were asked to leave the premises. After a few hours of searching, Lazar’s body was recovered from the lake. CrossFit has now addressed the tragic situation on Instagram.
Check out the full CrossFit statement regarding Lazar Đukić here:
CrossFit is deeply saddened by the death of a CrossFit Games competitor during the swimming portion of Individual Event 1 at the 2024 CrossFit Games.
We are fully cooperating with authorities and doing everything we can to support the family at this time.
The remainder of today’s events have been suspended. The well-being of competitors is our first priority and we are heartbroken by this tragic event.
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2024 CrossFit Games Delayed
The first day of the 2024 CrossFit Games was cancelled, but the competition will continue on the remaining three days. Instead of rescheduling the events from day one, the organizers have decided to completely suspend them and continue with other days as initially planned. For the full schedule check out out How To Watch 2024 CrossFit Games article.
Lazar Đukić’s Career
Lazar Đukić was one of the most elite CrossFit athletes in the entire history of the sport. He has competed for over seven years and has progressively been getting better. That can be seen by his results, as he has won the Europe Semifinal in the past three seasons. Moreover, he has taken part in three CrossFit Games editions, never placing lower than 9th place.
This year was supposed to be his fourth appearance at the CrossFit Games, but it has ended tragically. While his body has been recovered from the lake, it is not clear what caused the situation to happen, as Lazar Đukić was known as a solid swimmer. So, there could have been an underlying health complication or some other cause that led to him passing away.
Team FitnessVolt wants to express our condolences to the family and friends of Lazar Đukić. His passing is the most tragic and sad moment that has ever happened in the history of CrossFit Games and he will certainly be missed.
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