KEY POINTS
- The CrossFit Games is a four-day event that attracts athletes from all over the world and is widely regarded as the ultimate test of physical capability.
- In the aftermath of the tragic event, organisers of the CrossFit Games have come under fire
The CrossFit Games, renowned for being the ultimate test of physical endurance and capability, turned tragic on Thursday morning when Serbian athlete Lazar Dukic, 28, lost his life while participating in the event. The incident occurred during the swimming segment of the competition, held at Marine Creek Lake near Fort Worth, Texas, where Dukic disappeared under the water, sparking a frantic search and subsequent outrage online.
