CrossFit Drowning: Independent group to investigate Lazar Dukic’s death
FORT WORTH, Texas - A third party will investigate how a CrossFit athlete died while swimming during an international competition in Fort Worth.
Lazar Dukic drowned Thursday in Marine Creek Lake on the first day of the CrossFit Games.
In a post on X, CEO Don Faul said the community is "shattered" after the loss.
The competition continued after a special tribute was held for Dukic.
CrossFit Games continue in Fort Worth despite athlete Lazar Dukic's drowning death
The CrossFit Games resumed in Fort Worth on Friday after a special tribute to the athlete who drowned during a race.
"The safety of our athletes is our most important responsibility and this tragedy happened on our watch. We must understand what happened and ensure we do everything in our power to make sure it doesn’t happen again," Faul said.
The CrossFit community raised nearly $100,000 for Dukic’s family.