Kelly Catlin and other sports stars who died too young
The life of an athlete can be fast and furious
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The life of an athlete can be fast and furious. They start young, normally, and quickly prove themselves at a national, and international level. However, the lightning-fast rise of a sports star can burn them out fast. Take Kelly Catlin, a US Olympic cyclist who has taken her own life at the age of 23. Contextualized with the recent passing of Emiliano Sala, it's important to understand just how many sport stars have had their careers fatefully cut short. Click through this gallery to find out which sports stars died too young.
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