Athlete Dies During Swimming Event at CrossFit Games in Texas

CrossFit Games said it was ’shattered‘ by the loss of 28-year-old Lazar Dukic, whom it described as ’one of our sport’s most talented competitors.’

Lazar Dukic, of Serbia, 28, died while competing in a CrossFit Games swimming eventat a lake in Texas on Aug. 8, 2024. FITAID via AP

A Serbian athlete died while competing in a swimming event in Fort Worth, Texas, on Aug. 8 that was part of the 2024 CrossFit Games, organizers of the games have said.

In a statement on social media platform X, CrossFit Games said it was “shattered” by the loss of 28-year-old Lazar Dukic, whom it described as “one of our sport’s most talented competitors” and “much more than an athlete.”