A tragic incident occurred during the 2024 CrossFit Games in Fort Worth, Texas, where Serbian athlete Lazar ?uki? went missing during a live-streamed swimming event and is believed to have drowned. The 28-year-old vanished while completing the 800-meter swim portion of “Individual Event 1” after a 3.5-mile run. Spectators reported seeing a man sink under the water around 8 AM, and the alarm was raised when ?uki? did not resurface as other competitors finished the race.
Emergency responders, including police, fire departments, dive teams, and drones, were immediately deployed to search for him. By 10 AM, a body was retrieved from the Marine Creek Reservoir, though authorities have not officially confirmed the identity out of respect for the family.
?uki? had participated in the CrossFit Games for several years, ranking 88th worldwide in the men’s category. Just the day before, he had posted on Instagram, sharing his excitement and preparation for the competition. Following the incident, CrossFit Games organizers issued a statement expressing deep sadness and announced the suspension of the day’s remaining events.
