While all sports run the risk of injury, fatalities, particularly during competition, are rare. However, there have been instances where athletes tragically lost their lives while pursuing the sport they loved. The most recent loss was Lazar Dukic, who tragically died during a swimming competition in a Texas lake on the first day of the 2024 CrossFit Games.
In this gallery, we'll remember some of the sports stars who passed away while competing. Click through now to discover who they are.