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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Shyna Mae Deang

How Many Athletes Have Died During CrossFit Competitions? Tragedy in Mexico Adds to Grim Tally

CrossFit lifting Weights (Credit: Victor Freitas/Photo credit: Pexels)

A 30-year-old woman has died after collapsing during a CrossFit competition in Mexico, prompting fresh concerns over the safety of high-intensity fitness events. Nayeli Clemente, a passionate athlete with no known medical conditions, suffered cardiac arrest on 6 May while competing in Oaxaca. She was rushed to hospital but could not be revived.

The incident occurred during a regional contest held at the Benito Juárez Sports Complex, drawing fitness enthusiasts from across the country. Clemente's sudden death has shocked the local fitness scene and raised wider questions about whether enough is being done to protect athletes in extreme training environments.

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