An athlete died in the US state of&nbsp;Texas on Thursday (Aug 8) while participating in a swimming competition at a CrossFit competition. It was the opening day of the games, slated to go through Sunday. However, due to&nbsp;the unfortunate incident in Fort Worth, all of the events were cancelled for the day.

CrossFit CEO Don Faul said the organisation would be “regrouping” to discuss the plan for the rest of the event. Faul added he was “gutted” by the incident.

"We'll continue to be focused on our community and the family through this tragic set of circumstances," he&nbsp;said.

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The incident took place in Marine Creek Lake Thursday morning. As per authorities, The Fort Worth Fire Department responded to a stress call at 8:00 am (local time) after a participant went missing in the lake.

The divers were able to pull out the dead body an hour after the response team arrived. Five divers and a drone were deployed in the search operation.

Meanwhile, a live stream of the event that was being telecast on several social media channels was abruptly stopped and taken down.

The dead body was later transferred to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner. As per reports, the name of the participant will be released pending family notification.

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"There's a lot of people in the community that are hurting right now, that are really sad, that knew the athlete well, that loved, respected this person," the CrossFit CEO&nbsp;said. "A lot of people are in mourning."

CrossFit was cooperating with the authorities, as per Faul. He added safety personnel were on-site during the event.

Thirty teams from around the world are competing in the CrossFit Games, which is being held in Texas for the first time in its 18-year history.

(With inputs from agencies)

An athlete died in the US state of Texas on Thursday (Aug 8) while participating in a swimming competition at a CrossFit competition. It was the opening day of the games, slated to go through Sunday.

An athlete died in the US state of Texas on Thursday (Aug 8) while participating in a swimming competition at a CrossFit competition. It was the opening day of the games, slated to go through Sunday. However, due to the unfortunate incident in Fort Worth, all of the events were cancelled for the day. CrossFit CEO Don Faul said the organisation would be “regrouping” to discuss the plan for the rest of the event. Faul added he was “gutted” by the incident. "We'll continue to be focused on our community and the family through this tragic set of circumstances," he said. Also read: Vinesh Phogat in Paris Olympics 2024: From wrestler's historic wins, disqualification, appeal to retirement The incident took place in Marine Creek Lake Thursday morning. As per authorities, The Fort Worth Fire Department responded to a stress call at 8:00 am (local time) after a participant went missing in the lake. The divers were able to pull out the dead body an hour after the response team arrived. Five divers and a drone were deployed in the search operation. Meanwhile, a live stream of the event that was being telecast on several social media channels was abruptly stopped and taken down. The dead body was later transferred to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner. As per reports, the name of the participant will be released pending family notification. Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: High-flying Spain aim to deny France a home gold in men’s football final "There's a lot of people in the community that are hurting right now, that are really sad, that knew the athlete well, that loved, respected this person," the CrossFit CEO said. "A lot of people are in mourning." CrossFit was cooperating with the authorities, as per Faul. He added safety personnel were on-site during the event. Thirty teams from around the world are competing in the CrossFit Games, which is being held in Texas for the first time in its 18-year history. (With inputs from agencies)

Tragic! Athlete dies during swimming competition at CrossFit competition

Greg Glassman, the CEO of CrossFit has resigned after his comments on the US protests sparked trouble for him.

Currently, major American cities are witnessing protests over the murder of George Floyd, who was murdered by a policeman named Derek Chauvin. The officer knelt his knee on the black man’s neck for almost nine minutes, which led to his death.

He decided to resign after creating ”a rift in the CrossFit community and unintentionally hurt many of its members”, Glassman said in a statement on Tuesday.

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"Those who know me know that my sole issue is the chronic disease epidemic," Glassman said.

"I know that CrossFit is the solution to this epidemic and that CrossFit HQ and its staff serve as the stewards of CrossFit affiliates worldwide. I cannot let my behavior stand in the way of HQ's or affiliates' missions”, he added.

CrossFit got involved in controversies over the past week over its silence on the murder of George Floyd, and for its failure to express solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests.

Corporations not only in the US, but across the world have openly voiced support to protesters in ending police brutality.

While referring to Floyd’s death, Glassman made a passing remark about the inclusion of racism into public health issues by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, and wrote, “Floyd-19”.

Building up on the tweet, Glassman said that the institute had failed with its coronavirus model and expressed disapproval for their “solution to racism”.

After his tweets, many brand partners like Reebok pulled out of their arrangements. Glasmman issued an apology on Sunday and asserted that the company “will not stand for racism”.

Dave Castor, the director of CrossFit games is expected to replace Glassman.

"I'm honored to take on the role of CEO of CrossFit, Inc.," Castro said in a statement.

Greg Glassman, the CEO of CrossFit has resigned after his comments on the US protests sparked trouble for him. Currently, major American cities are witnessing protests over the murder of George Floyd, who was murdered by a policeman named Derek Chauvin.

Greg Glassman, the CEO of CrossFit has resigned after his comments on the US protests sparked trouble for him. Currently, major American cities are witnessing protests over the murder of George Floyd, who was murdered by a policeman named Derek Chauvin. The officer knelt his knee on the black man’s neck for almost nine minutes, which led to his death. He decided to resign after creating ”a rift in the CrossFit community and unintentionally hurt many of its members”, Glassman said in a statement on Tuesday. Also read: Reebok slams CrossFit in outrage over CEO's 'racist' tweet "Those who know me know that my sole issue is the chronic disease epidemic," Glassman said. "I know that CrossFit is the solution to this epidemic and that CrossFit HQ and its staff serve as the stewards of CrossFit affiliates worldwide. I cannot let my behavior stand in the way of HQ's or affiliates' missions”, he added. CrossFit got involved in controversies over the past week over its silence on the murder of George Floyd, and for its failure to express solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests. Corporations not only in the US, but across the world have openly voiced support to protesters in ending police brutality. While referring to Floyd’s death, Glassman made a passing remark about the inclusion of racism into public health issues by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, and wrote, “Floyd-19”. Building up on the tweet, Glassman said that the institute had failed with its coronavirus model and expressed disapproval for their “solution to racism”. After his tweets, many brand partners like Reebok pulled out of their arrangements. Glasmman issued an apology on Sunday and asserted that the company “will not stand for racism”. Dave Castor, the director of CrossFit games is expected to replace Glassman. "I'm honored to take on the role of CEO of CrossFit, Inc.," Castro said in a statement.

Greg Glassman, CEO of CrossFit resigns after 'racist' remarks

Sports footwear giant Reebok has decided to end its partnership with CrossFit Inc. later this year following an insensitive comment by the fitness organization's chief executive concerning protests against racial injustice roiling the US. 
 
Reebok said Sunday it would make the move once it fulfils its current contract obligation as the title sponsor for the 2020 CrossFit Games. 
 
"Recently, we have been in discussions regarding a new agreement, however, in light of recent events, we have made the decision to end our partnership with CrossFit HQ," Reebok said in a statement Sunday.

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CrossFit chief executive Greg Glassman tweeted, "It's FLOYD-19" on Saturday after the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation classified racism and discrimination as a public health issue. 
 
Human rights groups expressed outrage at the tweet, calling it insensitive to the current events and the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 
 
Floyd was killed when officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes.&nbsp; 
 
Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter, while three other officers have been charged with abetting murder and manslaughter.&nbsp; 
 
Reebok and CrossFit previously signed a deal that named the athletic footwear company as the title sponsor for the CrossFit Games.

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Other affiliates like CrossFit Magnus also decided to cut ties with the Washington, DC-based global fitness organization. 
 
"After eight years as a CrossFit affiliate we are ending our affiliation," CrossFit Magnus spokesman Nick Hurndon wrote in a social media post. 
 
"We will no longer continue to 'carry your water,' as it is antithetical to anything we stand for and only serves the continuation of systemic racism." 
 
CrossFit has over 13,000 gyms in more than 120 countries and generates some US$4 billion in annual revenues.

Sports footwear giant Reebok has decided to end its partnership with CrossFit Inc. later this year following an insensitive comment by the fitness organization's chief executive concerning protests against racial injustice roiling the US.

Sports footwear giant Reebok has decided to end its partnership with CrossFit Inc. later this year following an insensitive comment by the fitness organization's chief executive concerning protests against racial injustice roiling the US. Reebok said Sunday it would make the move once it fulfils its current contract obligation as the title sponsor for the 2020 CrossFit Games. "Recently, we have been in discussions regarding a new agreement, however, in light of recent events, we have made the decision to end our partnership with CrossFit HQ," Reebok said in a statement Sunday. Also read: Man rams car into a horde of protesters in Seattle, shoots bystander CrossFit chief executive Greg Glassman tweeted, "It's FLOYD-19" on Saturday after the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation classified racism and discrimination as a public health issue. Human rights groups expressed outrage at the tweet, calling it insensitive to the current events and the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd was killed when officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes. Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter, while three other officers have been charged with abetting murder and manslaughter. Reebok and CrossFit previously signed a deal that named the athletic footwear company as the title sponsor for the CrossFit Games. Also read: Protesters across the US march again, demanding police reforms after Floyd killing Other affiliates like CrossFit Magnus also decided to cut ties with the Washington, DC-based global fitness organization. "After eight years as a CrossFit affiliate we are ending our affiliation," CrossFit Magnus spokesman Nick Hurndon wrote in a social media post. "We will no longer continue to 'carry your water,' as it is antithetical to anything we stand for and only serves the continuation of systemic racism." CrossFit has over 13,000 gyms in more than 120 countries and generates some US$4 billion in annual revenues.

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