The CrossFit Games founder publicly apologized to Lazar Đukić’s family Friday for saying they “blessed” the decision to continue the competition after the 28-year-old athlete apparently ...

Lazar Dukic, who passed away during Event 1 of the 2024 CrossFit Games, was a Serbian athlete globally recognized for his ability to compete at the highest level in these “fitness” tests ...

He also referenced Lazar Đukić’s departure in the previous edition as a significant factor in his decision. "I’ve decided not to compete in the 2025 CrossFit Games season. Sometimes ...

Then, last year, Lazar Dukic, a 28-year-old Serbian athlete, drowned during a swimming portion of a workout at the CrossFit Games, an international competition that draws some of the world’s ...