Recent Cardiac Events Amongst Sports People

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Mohamed Salah's former team-mate Ahmed Refaat suffers on-pitch heart attack and stops breathing 'for more than an hour' as Egyptian Premier League game is suspended due to shocking incident

- Forward collapsed on the field
- Was rushed to hospital
- Modern Future FC providing updates




Chris Burton
Mar 12, 2024

- WHAT HAPPENED?

The 30-year-old forward, who has nine senior caps for Egypt to his name, formed part of the Modern Future FC squad that took in an Egyptian Premier League game with Ittihad of Alexandria on Monday. He started that fixture on the bench, but was introduced just after the hour mark.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Refaat suffered a scary collapse two minutes from the end of the match and was rushed to hospital, leading to the game in question being suspended. He has been placed in intensive care, with his condition being closely monitored by medical professionals.

WHAT MODERN FUTURE FC SAID

Modern Future FC have said in a statement relayed by KingFut: “Ahmed Refaat’s heart stopped for more than an hour, despite all resuscitation attempts by the medical staff at Zamzam Hospital near the stadium before his heart rate improved gradually. However, his condition is still medically unstable, which prevents his transfer. Unless his health condition stabilises, the player will continue to receive treatment and undergo the necessary tests.

The club are following the situation on a momentary basis from the hospital, and everyone will be updated immediately. We would like to call on the media to respect the player’s personal life as well as his health and ask the Egyptian football fans to pray for Ahmed Refaat to be safe and sound as soon as possible.”

WHAT NEXT?

Refaat, who has played alongside Liverpool superstar Salah when representing his country, previously won the Egyptian Cup and Super Cup while on the books of Zamalek and has been with Modern Future FC since October 2021.

https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohame...1d6eb001cf5a7d

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European and World Champion-rider Jean-Maurice Bonneau (64) passed away





SPORTNIEUWS 18-03-2024

Former French top showjumper and trainer, Jean-Maurice Bonneau has passed away. Bonneau was 64 years of age. "Nobody will understand, except you. You decided to make the last journey by yourself," writes Rodrigo Pessoa.

Pessoa concludes his message: "We will miss you Momo, rest now...my friend!"

Bonneau jumped together an impressive career. In 1995 he jumped to team bronze at the European Championships. In 2002 he won the Gold team medal at the World Equestrian Games and claimed the individual silver medal. One year later Bonneau won the team silver at the European Championships and won the Samsung Nations Cup.

In his later years, Bonneau was also the chef d'equipe for Brasil and personal trainer of Kevin Staut and Philippe Rozier at the Olympic Games in 2016.

Bonneau is also the author of the book: "On Y sera un Jour, Mon Grand"

"As we reflect on the many journeys we shared together, we will always remember him as a great human being, humble gentleman, outstanding showjumping professional and a true, dearest, lifelong friend," Eleonora Ottaviani stated on behalf of the Young Riders Academy. "We want to commemorate the beautiful person he was and the profound impact he had on YRA and equestrian sport, Jean Maurice will live on in our hearts forever. With deepest sympathy we extend our heartfelt condolences to Beth, daughters, and all family."

At Equnews we send our sincere condolences to Bonneau's family and friends

https://equnews.com/sportnieuws/euro...64-overleden-2

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Former Turkey international dies aged 44 after suffering with a ruptured blood vessel which left him 'fighting for his life' two years ago

- Ersen Martin played three matches for the Turkish National team from 2004-06
- Multiple clubs in Turkey have taken to social media to send their condolences




By DOMINIC HOGAN
PUBLISHED: 09:29, 20 March 2024

Former Turkish international footballer Ersen Martin has passed away at the age of 44.

Martin had spells at some of Turkey's most prominent clubs, including Besiktas and Trabzonspor having come through the ranks as a striker at the academy of German club Nuremberg.

After retiring in 2013, Martin is thought to have suffered a ruptured aorta - the vessel that carries blood from the heart to the abdomen - in 2022 that left him hospitalised at Istanbul Siyami Ersek Heart Hospital, the player receiving treatment for some time before passing away.

An aortic rupture occurs after a tear in the layers of the blood vessel's wall, which causes blood to leak out, and is often as a result of a large aortic aneurysm that bursts, which in turn inhibits the pumping of blood around the body.

Reports from Turkey indicate that he was last intubated in hospital on March 10, before his death in hospital.

He had been under the care of Koksal Haloglu, CEO of a hospital facility in Bursa since the initial aortic rupture left him fighting for his life, Turkish outlets have reported.

However the monthly costs of the facility are thought to have been very high, with outlet Fanatik claiming that the player's family had reached out for help with covering the fees.

The publication also writes that neither the Turkish Football Federation, the Turkish Professional Footballers' Association nor a number of the former player's ex-team-mates offered financial support.

An article written in 2023 includes detail of an anonymous close friend who said: 'We support as much as we can, but only up to a certain point... We expect at least his former clubs to lend a helping hand.'

A number of Martin's former clubs have taken to social media to share their grief at the news of his passing, with Besiktas writing: 'We have learned with deep sadness that our former football player Ersen Martin has passed away.

'May God have mercy on Ersen Martin, we offer our condolences to his family, relatives and the Turkish sports community.'

Fellow ex-club Trabzonspor offered a similar statement: 'We have learned with deep sadness the news that our former football player Ersen Martin has passed away. May God have mercy on Ersen Martin who lost his life; We offer our condolences to his family, loved ones and community.'

Though the player never featured for Galatasaray, he had an affiliation with the team's head coach Okan Buruk from their time together in the national set-up.

Buruk had spent time with Martin at matches and chatted with him following his aortic rupture in 2022, and the club wrote: 'We have learned with deep sadness the news of the death of former national football player Ersen Martin.

'May God have mercy on Ersen Martin, and we offer our condolences to his grieving family, loved ones and the Turkish football community.'

Sivasspor - where Martin featured for 14 games - took the opportunity to re-live one of his greatest moments in their colours, posting his sole goal for the club on X, formerly Twitter.

And there was a tribute from Turkey's the Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Askin Bak, who said, 'I learned with great sadness the death of Ersen Martin, the popular name of our country's football and who also played for our national team.'

In total Martin's career ended having featured for 13 different clubs, including Huelva in Spain, and scored 101 goals and gave 28 assists in 375 games, as well as his three outings for the national side.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...y-aged-44.html

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REF TRAGEDY Chris Hunter dead at 35: Nottingham Forest lead tributes as non-league referee passes away unexpectedly

- Hunter officiated across the non-league pyramid




Etienne Fermie
Published: 9:12, 7 Mar 2024

REFEREE Chris Hunter has died aged 35.

Hunter officiated across steps 2-4 in non-league, which covers the sixth to eight tiers of English football, during his career.

Announcing his tragic passing, the Nottinghamshire FA wrote: "Nottinghamshire FA is deeply saddened to report that Chris Hunter has unexpectedly passed away aged 35.

"Chris was a former Level 3 referee operating at Steps 2-4 of non-league football and a season-ticket holder at Nottingham Forest."

They then added: "Our deepest sympathies go to Christopher’s family and friends. A tribute to Chris will follow in the coming days."

Forest also paid tribute to Hunter.

They wrote on social media: "Our thoughts and condolences go out to Chris’ friends and family at this truly difficult time."

The PGMOL added: "Everyone at PGMOL is deeply saddened at the passing of Chris. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and the refereeing family.

"Rest in Peace, Chris."

Former official Chris Foy, who officiated in the Premier League between 2001 and 2015, wrote: "Sending my deepest condolences to Christopher’s family and friends."

While Foy's fellow ex-Prem ref Keith Hackett posted: "My condolences to the family and friends of Chris Hunter on this shocking news. RIP Chris."

Fans also paid tribute to Hunter online.

One wrote: "This is very tragic news - my thoughts are with all of his family during this very difficult time."

While a second commented: "Worked with Chris growing up, always having a laugh, sad news, rip."

Another added: "shocked to hear the news, RIP Chris."

https://www.thesun.ie/sport/12359259...orest-referee/

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So looking at all the athletes dying around the world on a daily basis , I can say just in my little world of people I know cancers are running like crazy aka known as turbo cancers for those who took the jabs. Listening to Cliff High in this first 20 minute audio digestion he says this year will be the year where people will start waking up as to what is really causing these deaths- The Jab .I think this audio should be here due to it has a direct result of every talented human being that we are seeing here on this thread. I lost 2 relatives in the 1st month of them taking the jab and now we wait.

New Clif High Unleashes Forecasts: Brace for a Rollercoaster Ride as Normie Krazie Takes Center Stage in the Storm Ahead!

https://beforeitsnews.com/prophecy/2...d-2550727.html

I do have a wonder about all the US athletes, it seems more are dying overseas than here in the U.S. Which makes me wonder , did they all get the saline jabs as to not pay attention to this?


Source: https://www.bitchute.com/video/ZZ88W3Al5Nbs

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Belgian Grand Prix Rider Ona Dewaegenaere Died Unexpectedly




Tue, 03/19/2024

Belgian Youth Team Rider

Grown up in a horse loving family with grandfather Denis van Dingenen and mom, Grand Prix rider Denise van Dingenen, supporting her from the start, Ona was a long time Belgian youth team rider in her teenage years, beginning at FEI pony level.

The 1986 born Oldenburg gelding Apollo (by Akzent II x Tin Rocco x Vagabund) became her career starting dressage horse. He competed as a 6-year old with Ariane Pourtavaf in Germany before selling to the Van Dingenen family at the Oldenburg Auction in Vechta.

Trained by Gudrun de Cleermaekern, Ona and Apollo were fourth at the 1997 Belgian Junior Riders Championships and competed on the Belgian team at the 1997 European Young Riders Championships in Moorsele. She was fourth in the preliminary test but her spooky Apollo had a scare in the team test which made her drop in the ranking and not reach the finals. The team won bronze nonetheless. The next year they won team bronze again at the 1998 European Young Riders Championships in Hickstead. In 1999 the Belgian young riders with Ona included dominated the CDI-YR Bremen "Euro Future Cup" and was selected on the team again for the European Young Riders Championships. The team came fifth.

As a young senior she competed the KWPN bred Mircodion (by Uniform x Darwin) at international small tour level from 2003 till 2006 and KWPN mare Warina Utopia (by OO Seven x Ferro) from 2008 till 2014. Nationally she also rode Belgian bred Floris van de Helle (by Fiderhit x Weltart) at that time before sending the horse to Patrick van der Meer.

Dabanos D'O4

Ona's most successful dressage horse was the Belgian warmblood gelding Dabanos d'O4 (by Abanos x Donnerschlag x Lurano), bred by Victor Vansant in Geel, Belgium.

Ona on Dabanos d'O4 in 2014

The hot and sensitive yet very talented Dabanos made his international show debut at small tour level with Ona at the 2012 CDI Hagen. Two months later they moved to Grand Prix level at the CDI Compiègne and finished fourth at the 2012 Belgian Grand Prix Championships and sixth in 2013. They competed at CDI's in Rotterdam, Deauville, Leudelange, Drachten, Bremen, Roosendaal, Compiegne, Deauville, Kapellen, Roosendaal, Nieuw en St. Joosland, Hagen and Zandhoven over the years. She was long listed for Belgian team selection for the 2014 World Equestrian Games after placing sixth at the 2014 Belgian Grand Prix Championships. Their last show was the CDI Roosendaal in May 2015.

After that she passed on the horse to her trainer Jeannette Haazen, who was highly successful with him for two years at international GP level until 2018 when Ona suddenly decided to end the collaboration. Dabanos was brought home and ended up in 2020 with Belgian young GP rider Alexa Fairchild.

Ona's last international dressage horse was the home bred 2007 born KWPN gelding Calucci Utopia (by Voice out of Warina Utopia) which she premiered at the 2015 CDI Lier and then two years later rode one more CDI with in Roosendaal in June 2017.

Horse Loving

Ona had two children, Yari and Tobi, with ex-husband Geert van den Branden.
The 18-year old Yari van den Branden is a successful show jumping rider. He was member of the gold medal winning team at the 2021 European Children Show Jumping Championships in Vilamoura. Son Tobi is an football fan.

Ona died suddenly in Edegem (BEL) from suspected cardiac arrest on 14 March.

The funeral is on Saturday 30 March in her home town Schilde.

https://www.eurodressage.com/2024/03...own%20Schilde.

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Heart attack survivor thanks Durham staff for saving his life



Posted on March 20, 2024 by Vaseline

DURHAM, NC — A man recovering from a heart attack got the chance to thank the people who saved his life.

Steve Martin’s heart stopped beating March 8 while playing pickleball at the Senior Recreation Center on Campus Hills.

On Friday, Martin and his wife thanked the Durham Parks and Recreation staff who helped revive him.

“I wanted to meet them, give them a hug and say ‘thank you,’” Martin said.

Park and recreation workers began CPR, used an AED and called 911. Martin was unresponsive for eight to ten minutes as staff continued to work.

Parks and Recreation staff are trained to assist in the event of a sudden health crisis.

“It was a normal day and in the end they saved a life,” Martin said.

Martin said his partner was about to serve as they played doubles.

“I said, ‘Just give me a minute because I’m a little dizzy,’” Martin said. “I sat down on the field and that’s the last thing I remembered.”

Martin said he could have died if it hadn’t been for Durham’s staff. He said he came to as the ambulance pulled into the emergency room. He was in the hospital for a week.

The Martin family thanked staff at a recent Durham City Council meeting. Martin’s wife and his son thanked the group in a letter.

“You are the reason my father is still alive,” the letter reads in part.

Martin explained how he picked up pickleball from his wife.

“My wife picked it up first,” Martin said. “She’s been retired longer than me, so she picked it up and she kept talking about it, so I started playing.”

Martin said he plays pickleball three times a week and does yoga twice a week.

“I’ve always been active and my personal goals call for 10,000 steps a day, and I have no problem with that,” he said.

Martin said he plans to play pickleball again once he is cleared by doctors.

https://newstorkos.lighting/5Vcda20217Pccd03/

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Matteo Berrettini almost collapses 'in very worrying scenes' during his Miami Open defeat by Andy Murray - but returns to PLAY ON after a medical time-out, as temperatures rise to 26ºC

- Andy Murray staged a comeback to defeat the Italian on Wednesday 4-6 6-3 6-4
- Matteo Berrettini appeared to almost collapse before steadying himself
- It came after Arthur Cazaux also collapsed at the Miami Open on Tuesday




By ED CARRUTHERS
PUBLISHED: 22:05, 20 March 2024

Matteo Berrettini appeared to almost collapse at the Miami Open on Wednesday afternoon as temperatures soared to around 26ºC during his first-round match against Andy Murray.

Despite the worrying moment, Berrettini was able to continue after a medical time-out, but couldn't capitalise on his fast start having claimed the first set 6-4. His opponent would ultimately level the match, before booking his place in the next round of the tournament, winning 4-6 6-3 6-4.

At 5-2 in the second set, the Italian, who is ranked 142nd in the world, appeared to walk to the baseline and prepare to serve at the two-time Wimbledon champion.

While bouncing a ball, he appeared unsteady on his feet and worryingly seemed to fall sideways while clutching his head. He steadied himself with his racket, before putting his hands on his hands on his knees.

Berrettini was deemed OK to continue after appearing to receive medical attention on the side of the court, with the 27-year-old having his blood pressure taken before taking on some fluids and energy supplements.

There were worrying scenes as play was stopped with the Italian seen receiving medical attention in his seat

READ MORE: Tennis player who collapsed at Miami Open gives update on his condition from hospital after he had to be taken off the court in a wheelchair

Former British tennis player Anabel Croft said to Sky Sports: 'Very worrying scenes. Honestly I've never seen somebody look as if they were about to keel over.

'You wondered what was going on, I thought he was going to faint.

'He did well to steady himself and not crash to the surface, where he may have done some damage to his body or his head.

'It came over him so quickly. We've talked about the conditions, Laura [Robson] told us it hadn't been quite as hot as the qualifying, when another player nearly fainted, but it can suddenly happen.'

Tim Henman also added: 'That was so unexpected.

'Berrettini has been playing good tennis and moving well, and all of a sudden looked extremely wobbly on his feet.'

Tim Henman said to Sky Sports: 'That was so unexpected. Berrettini has been playing good tennis and moving well, and all of a sudden looked extremely wobbly on his feet'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/te...rise-26-c.html

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Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson being treated for blood clots, out for remainder of season




By Kurt Helin
Published March 21, 2024

Two Pistons starters and critical members of the franchise’s young core — Ausar Thompson and Isaiah Stewart — are out for the rest of the season due to medical issues.

The more concerning one is Thompson, with the rookie being out “while being treated for a blood clot,” the team announced. Thompson had missed the previous five games with what was only called a “medical issue.” Clots can be a very serious concern that has ended the careers of multiple athletes, most famously NBA champion and star Chris Bosh. However, other players are able to get treatment and bounce back with the situation managed, such as Brandon Ingram (who was shut down for a time because of clots in 2019).

For Thompson, this appears to be more manageable. The team said he “has been cleared to resume conditioning and will begin non-contact basketball activities at the conclusion of the regular season” with a planned ramp-up so he is ready to go at training camp next fall.

Stewart is out with a strained hamstring, something without long-term consequences but takes time to heal.

Coach Monty Williams sounded optimistic speaking about Thompson and Stewart on Wednesday night, via Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press.

“With Ausar, I’m just glad that the doctors caught it and from all of the information that I’ve gotten, they’re handling it in a — it’s a medical situation but I’m glad they caught it,” Monty Williams said pregame on Wednesday. “With (Stewart), they’re both big blows to the team. These are two guys that were starters for us and certainly helped us in a number of ways defensively, in every facet of the game. Both are developing players that were huge-impact players for our team. It’s a tough blow for sure.”

At 12-57, the Pistons are out of postseason contention with the second-worst record in the league this season.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/p...nder-of-season

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Footballer falls and dies during training in Bolivia

Bolivian Football Club in shock over loss of young player Guillermo Denis Beltrán who died while training




By Web Desk March 23, 2024

A player passed away while training at the age of 24.

Guillermo Denis Beltrán, the 24-year-old Colombian striker, was on the field attending a training session with Real Santa Cruz, a top-tier Bolivian football club.

The Colombian player began to feel unwell and collapsed shortly after. He died of respiratory arrest, Real Santa Cruz said, issuing a statement on his death.

The Colombian striker's teammates told the media that he felt nausea before collapsing. The club's medical team immediately kickstarted efforts to revive him, but failed. Doctors called in an ambulance as they tried to revive him.

His sudden death left his teammates and the football community in shock.

Real Santa Cruz director Adolfo Soria Galvarro recounted the harrowing event, stating, "He was training as usual and then he collapsed. They tried to resuscitate him but he died as he was being moved to a clinic."

The football community, including the Bolivian Football Federation, expressed condolences to the family.

The Real Santa Cruz football club is situated in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, a city around 850 kilometers east of La Paz. The club is mourning the loss of Beltrán, who joined them just last year from Paraguay's Rubio Ñu. Previously, he had started his career at Colombia's Atletico Nacional.

Fernando Costa, the president of the Bolivian Football Federation, offered his condolences to the bereaved family. He assured support for both the club and Beltrán's family. He also announced that there would be an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Beltrán's untimely death.

Beltrán scored one goal in 21 matches for Real Santa Cruz in the Bolivian championship.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/11...ing-in-bolivia

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Minnesota Man Tragically Dies After Surf Lesson in Puerto Rico


Jade Eckardt
Thu, March 21, 2024

Another person has passed away following a surf lesson while on vacation with his family.

A 51-year-old man named Ben King died on March 13 shortly after taking a surf lesson "with a professional surfer" at La Pared beach in Luquillo, on Puerto Rico's northeast coast, according to reports.

The Star Tribune reported that King "was pulled from the water by a tourist and taken by ambulance to a hospital but could not be resuscitated."

King was an attorney, husband, and father of two from New Prague, Minnesota.

According to the story:

"After the lessons were over, King was wading in chest-deep water when he started to struggle, according to reports.

"Another tourist, Jason Igielski, was able to swim out to King and bring him back to shore despite the conditions.

"Three other tourists gave King CPR until an ambulance took him to a hospital in Fajardo, about 6 miles away. A police report said strong currents in the area were to blame.

"It's not unusual for swimmers to encounter strong tides at some beaches in Puerto Rico, according to the local tourism authority, and King's death along with several others in recent weeks have renewed calls to warn swimmers about riptides and ocean currents.

"Some local organizations have also called for a lifeguard corps to be established. Some 21 people drowned in Puerto Rico last year."

King's passing follows the late February death of a tourist who passed away following a surfing accident at Apple Bay in Tortola, according to The Virgin Islands Daily News.

Rest in peace, Ben.

[Editor's Note: According to a representative from an area surf school who contacted SURFER, King did not participate in the surf lessons that his family enjoyed.]

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/minn...0to%20reports.

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Family of Co Tyrone woman (34) ask mourners to wear football jerseys to her funeral following sudden death

Emma Lynch from Killeter died on St Patrick’s Day




By Suzanne McGonagle
March 21, 2024

The family of a young woman who died suddenly in Co Tyrone have asked for mourners attending her funeral to wear football jerseys belonging to the three beloved teams she supported.

Family and friends of Emma Lynch (34) will gather in Aghyaran on Friday to say their final farewells following her death last Sunday.

Tributes have described Ms Lynch, who was from Killeter, as the “loveliest girl that touched the lives of so many” and someone who had a “smile for everyone”.

She was a former ladies footballer and a dedicated member of St Davog’s GAC in Aghyaran, where she is remembered as someone who “loved all things football”.

In a post on Facebook, the club said they were “deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our esteemed past player - Emma Lynch”.

“Emma played for many years, representing the club at various age groups from u12 right up to our senior ladies team,” the post said.

“Emma always wore the Aghyaran jersey with great pride and loved all things football.

“Emma and her family are a big part of our club and community and we will support them in any way we can through the difficult journey ahead.”

The club added: “Emma’s family have requested that anyone attending her funeral on Friday wear a jersey from one of her beloved Aghyaran, Tyrone or Manchester Utd”.

Sinn Féin councillor Caroline Devine, who knew Ms Lynch, said her death had left the community stunned.

“I knew Emma well, she was always full of life and fun and well known to so many,” she said.

“She had a big friend network, she had a lot connections and a real love of sport, she really loved her football.

“Everyone is shocked by what has happened, her death has has a big impact in the community.”

Numerous tributes have also been posted online to Ms Lynch with many describing her love for her football club.

One post said she was a “true Aghyaran woman who always took such pride in wearing the jersey”, while another added: “Emma most definitely was always the proudest Aghyaran lady, who I was fortunate to play along side for many of years. We had some really great days on the pitch and celebrating together after”.

Another post said her death had “left a big gap in all your friends and family lives”, with another adding that it was “such a sad time for our wee community”.

Requiem Mass for Ms Lynch will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Church, Aghyaran, on Friday at noon followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.

https://www.irishnews.com/news/north...last%20Sunday.

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Boxing World Shaken: Former Champ Alesia Graf Dead at 43




25 March 2024

German Former Boxing Champion Dies at 43.

The boxing community is shocked by the sudden death of Alesia Graf, the former German boxing champion, at the age of 43.

Graf claimed the GBU world title in 2006 and the WIBF championship in 2008. Known as "Die Tigerin", she fought 29 professional matches and won 16. Graf retired in 2019 and was remembered fondly by her former sparring partner, Regina Halmich, who recalled, 'We had a great time together... Two women in a male-dominated boxing domain... We always stuck together and supported each other; we were friends.'

Graf was born Alessja Klimowitsch in Belarus and moved to Germany at 19. She changed her last name to Graf after marriage in 2002 and became a German citizen in 2008. Her career was predominantly with the Hamburg-based Universum Box-promotion, managed by Klaus-Peter Kohl and Peter Hanraths. Hanraths expressed his deep condolences to Graf's family, praising her ambition and strength, stating that she was one of the best female boxers alongside Regina Halmich.

https://statbet.com/en/news/boxing-w...raf-dead-at-43

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Aussie footy and boxing stars pay tribute to Russell Manser after the hardened criminal turned TikTok star died suddenly

- Aussie athletes pay tribute to TikTok star Russell Manser
- Mr Manser hosted many local stars on his podcast
- Billy Dib, Braith Anasta and Josh Addo Carr posted tributes




By JAMES COONEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA
PUBLISHED: 00:50, 25 March 2024

Australian football and boxing stars have paid tribute to Russell Manser after the former bank robber who turned his life around and became a TikTok star died suddenly.

Manser had served a total of 23 years in prison in the Northern Territory, Queensland and NSW for bank robberies before he turned to TikTok to speak about his trauma as a survivor of sexual abuse.

The 56-year-old's cause of death is yet to be made public, but it's understood he died on Saturday hours after posting a video to social media.

He amassed more than 130,000 followers on TikTok as he ran the Voice of a Survivor charity to help others who have suffered abuse to find their purpose in life.

He also hosted The Stick Up podcast, where he spoke with guests including Australian rapper Ay Huncho, former NRL star Braith Anasta and high-profile businessman Mark Bouris.

Numerous Aussie athletes have paid tribute on social media since news of his death was made public, with many expressing their grief.

Anasta posted on social media: 'So shattered to hear the sad news today. I didn't know you long, but in that time I witnessed you change a lot of people's lives. RIP legend.'

Former Aussie boxing champion Nader Hamden wrote: 'I'm not sure WTF happened here, it's come from nowhere. Still numb to a point coz we were in touch spoke recently, had plans. He had some big huge plans ideas positives ahead. He was excited by a lot of things. Condolences to family friends, he loved being a positive & I know he's touched many lives in a positive way. It's still raw and new.'

Bulldogs NRL star Josh Addo Carr simply posted: 'RIP brother god bless him.'

Former world boxing champion Billy Dib wrote: 'Shocked to hear that @russellmanserofficial has departed this world'.

Other big names from the combat sports world to appear on Manser's podcast include four-weight world boxing champion Jeff Fenech, famed trainer Johnny Lewis and former world champ Danny Green.

Rugby league stars Manser interviewed include Bulldogs prop Liam Knight, ex-Souths star Joe Williams and NRL legend Ian Roberts.

Manser's 22-year-old son Ky Manser has opened up about the shocking death, saying he 'can't explain the pain' he is going through.

'RIP dad till we meet again mate,' he captioned a candid selfie of him with his father.

'I'm sorry I haven't been able to get back to anyone, I've been spending time with my family and trying to actually accept this with myself [at the moment].

'I've just lost my best friend...and I'm trying to stay strong for my little brother.'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nr...-Carr-NRL.html

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“Sudden And Unexpected”
@toobaffled

24 March 2024

UPNG SBA West Eagles:

🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

“It is with Great Sadness that we announce the sudden passing of one of our Current West Eagles - Judah Sent.
Late Judah Sent made is debut with the club in 2021 and was part of the team that won the Premiership.
He was a good friend, a best brother and a champion player. We the West Eagles family will miss him.
On behalf of the Current Patron Mr. Jordan Paul, Executives, the former & Current players, we pass our sincere Condolence to Late Judah Sent's Immediate Family Members, School friends and Tribesman. A Great Loss for us all💔🦅
Rest in Eternal Peace 😭💔🦅”

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Former Mayo GAA star Ger Brady dies after a brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease

Claremorris native who starred for Mayo at underage and senior level was diagnosed in August 2022



Anton McNulty 22 Mar 2024

The death has taken place of former Claremorris and Mayo GAA footballer, Ger Brady following a brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease.

The 44-year-old former GAA star passed away peacefully on Thursday in the Mayo Hospice in Castlebar.

Ger's diagnosis with the degenerative Motor Neurone Disease in August 2022 shocked the Claremorris and Mayo GAA community who rallied behind him and his wife Karen and new born son Dylan by launching the fundraising initiative, 'Together For Ger'.

The initiative was launched in February 2023 at half time of the Mayo V Kerry Allianz league game in Castlebar and within 72 hours it had raised €132,626.

Ger was one of the stars of the Mayo GAA underage scene in the late 1990s and wore the green and red at minor, U-21 and senior level. He made his Mayo debut against New York in 1999 and won a Connacht SFC medal later that summer.

A native of Murneen South, Barnacarroll, he gave his heart and soul playing for the Claremorris GAA club whose members were the first to rally behind Ger and his family.

Ger will be sadly missed by his loving wife Karen nee Bell and their son Dylan; his parents, Gerry and Margaret; mother-in-law, Ann; sisters, Elaine Forde, Tara Nally and Louise Grant; brothers-in-law, Richard, Colin, Keith, Tomas and Keith; sisters-in-law, Aisling, Aimee and Edel, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

Ger’s remains will repose at Gilligan’s Funeral Home, Market Square, Claremorris (F12YP74) from 5pm on Saturday, March 23 until 7pm. Remains will arrive at St Colman’s Church, Claremorris for Funeral Mass on Sunday, March 24 at 2pm with burial afterwards in St Colman’s Cemetery, Claremorris. Funeral mass will be live streamed on You Tube 'Claremorris Church Live'.

https://www.mayonews.ie/news/home/14...-disease.html#

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24-Year-Old Dies After A Football Game Victim Of A Heart Attack




March 13, 2024 General Radar

A 24-year-old, identified as Adley Pio, died on the night of Monday (11), victim of a heart attack, after playing a football match. The information was confirmed by the family itself.

According to a cousin of the victim, Graziele Garcia, the young man woke up on Monday with chest pain and malaise. Throughout the day, the pain ceased and the boy decided to go play soccer.

During the match, Adley again felt severe chest pain. The victim was then rescued to the Emergency Care Unit (UPA) of the South Zone, around 9 p.m. and has already entered the emergency room.

Also according to information, soon after he suffered a heart attack. The medical team kept trying to resuscitate him, but it was not possible.

Adley was 24 years old, completed on December 21. He had no children.

On social networks, the victim's last post, made about 21 hours ago, Adley said he wanted to travel to the Caribbean.

"I was thinking about taking the car, something I don't even have, and driving around. Spend a few dollars, something I don't even have, and go on vacation there in the Caribbean, and I don't even know where this place is," said the young man in the video.

After the confirmation of the news, several condolences were published. "My God, my friend. I can't believe it," said a colleague. "Why so soon, man ????? take care of me up there brother????", said another colleague.

"I can't explain the pain I'm feeling, but it seems that they took a piece of me. He wasn't just a cousin, he was a brother. How it hurts to know that you're gone so fast and we couldn't do the review of the cousins," lamented a relative of the young man.

The wake took place on Tuesday (12), in a funeral home located on Avenida 7 de Setembro. The body was buried this afternoon, at the Recanto da Paz cemetery in Porto Velho. *May family members have been comforted in this painful and difficult moment.

https://radargeral.com/obituario/jov...go-de-futebol/

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Gordon Singleton, Canada's 1st track cycling world champion, dies at 67

Niagara Falls, Ont., native set 3 world records in 24 hours in October 1980




The Canadian Press · Posted: Mar 25, 2024

Former Canadian track cycling star Gordon Singleton has died. He was 67.

Cycling Canada confirmed on Monday he had been battling prostate cancer.

"We are incredibly saddened to learn of Gordon's passing," said Cycling Canada CEO Matthew Jeffries. "One of Canadian cycling's greatest champions and most gracious ambassadors, Gordon was a trailblazer who inspired so many Canadian athletes who have followed in his footsteps.

"His accomplishments on the bike were legendary and perhaps surpassed only by his continued contributions, engagement and generosity as an active and valued member of the Canadian cycling community over the past 40 years. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten."

The Niagara Falls, Ont., native was the first Canadian to ever claim a gold medal at the track cycling world championships in 1982, winning in the keirin.

He also held three world records, having set them all in a 24-hour span from October 9-10 in 1980. They came in the 200-metre flying start, 500 flying start and 1,000 standing start months after being named to Team Canada for the 1980 Olympics before Canada joined an American-led boycott of the Moscow Games that year.

Gordon Singleton among Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame's Class of 2015
Singleton also competed in the 1976 Olympics, finishing ninth in the 1,000 sprint. He went on to win gold in both the sprint and the 1,000 time trial at the 1979 Pan American Games.

Singleton, who was named to the Order of Canada in 1986, was also a gold medallist in the sprint and bronze medallist in the 1,000 time trial at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton.

"With the passing of Gordon Singleton, Canada and the sport of cycling have lost one of the true giants," added Mark Collins, chair of Cycling Canada's board of directors. "Seeing him flying around the track was electrifying at a formative time for the sport of cycling in Canada; Gordon will be truly missed.

"An Olympian, a world champion, and a world-record holder, he was a pioneer whose shoulders our team will forever stand on whenever we pull the maple leaf jersey on and ride for Canada."

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/s...ew%20Jeffries.

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Tributes are paid to Antrim GAA star Jack McCoy after sudden death at 23

Jack McCoy was a key player in the Moneyglass team which won the Antrim Intermediate Football Championship in 2020 and the Division Two crown in 2022




By Paddy Tierney
15:42, 25 MAR 2024

Tributes have been paid to 23-year-old Jack McCoy GAA player from Co Antrim following his sudden death on Sunday.

The youngster won an Antrim Intermediate Championship title with St Ergnat’s GAC Moneyglass in 2020.

He featured in both semi-final wins over St Paul’s and the final against Dunloy and was also on the scoresheet in those two wins.

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Jack McCoy remained an integral part of their success in recent season and, by the time Moneyglass won the All-County Division Two title in 2022, he had switched from corner-forward to the half-back line - although an ACL injury curbed his season last year.

His father Oliver is a cousin of legendary jockey Tony McCoy, who is originally from Moneyglass and has strong connections to the St Ergnat's club.

Jack worked as as Engineering Scientist at Glenbio Ltd in Antrim and his untimely passing has sent shockwaves throughout the Moneyglass community.


The Antrim County Board paid their respects to the 23-year-old on social media, posting: “CLG Aontroma would like to extend our sincere condolences to the McCoy family on the sad and shocking passing of Senior Footballer Jack McCoy.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and to everyone at St Ergnat’s GAC Moneyglass at this very sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”

https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa...star-32437372#

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Tragedy in France: A 13-year-old boy dies during a match in Sens





21. March 2024

He suffered a heart attack, leaving the public in shock.

A tragedy has struck in France! A young footballer from the Antanta Paron Saint-Clement club, aged 13, died from a heart attack during a U15 team match against the Genes Senonez club.

The young footballer passed away in the town of Sens, and the drama unfolded when the boy felt a sharp pain in his chest and asked to be substituted. Shortly after sitting on the bench, he collapsed, according to France Bleu.

The president of the Yonne football district, Christophe Caiet, explains that the coach suggested the player come and rest on the bench due to the pain.

"His coach suggested he come and rest on the bench. A minute later, he fell to the ground while still conscious," he said.

Emergency services transported the teenager to the hospital, where, unfortunately, death was declared 15 minutes later. The club then organized psychological support for the young footballers who experienced trauma due to the event.

https://en.nogomania.com/read/Traged...-match-in-Sens