An athlete drowned during a swimming event at a CrossFit competition in Texas on Thursday, the organization said.

The death occurred on the first day of the CrossFit Games, being held in Fort Worth through Sunday. The events have been canceled for the rest of the day, CrossFit said.

CrossFit CEO Don Faul said during a press briefing he is "gutted" by the death of the athlete, whose name has not been released.

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An athlete drowned during a swimming event at a CrossFit competition in Texas on Thursday, the organization said.
{ai:summary}<p>An athlete drowned at a CrossFit competition in Texas, leading to the cancellation of the day's events. CEO Don Faul expressed his deep sorrow over the tragedy, as details remain scarce.</p><p>The incident unfolded on the first day of the Games, casting a long shadow over the festivities. #sports</p>

Athlete drowns during CrossFit Games in Texas

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