A body has been discovered following the disappearance of a CrossFit athlete who was participating in a swimming event for the CrossFit Games in Texas.
Serbian competitor Lazar Đukić went missing during the 800-meter swim segment at the Fort Worth Marine Creek Lake in Texas, just before reaching the finish line.
The incident took place around 8 am on Thursday morning (August 8), and first responders retrieved a body from the lake approximately two hours later.
While authorities have not yet confirmed the body’s identity, the CrossFit Games’ committee released a statement acknowledging that an athlete had passed away.
“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,” the statement read.
“We are fully cooperating with authorities and doing everything we can to support the family at this time.”
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram detailed that seven firefighter units initially responded to a potential drowning call at the lake around 8 am.
In light of the tragic news, further events scheduled for the day have been suspended.
Đukić had been a frequent participant at the CrossFit Games for several years, ranking 88th worldwide in the male category and third in Serbia.
This story is ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.