A competitor died during the CrossFit Games swimming event in Texas on Thursday, the organization confirmed on social media, prompting the cancelation of the rest of the day’s events.

 <div class="key-facts-element"> <p>The <a href="https://x.com/CrossFitGames/status/1821589207011283312" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="color-link" title="https://x.com/CrossFitGames/status/1821589207011283312" data-ga-track="ExternalLink:https://x.com/CrossFitGames/status/1821589207011283312" aria-label="CrossFit Games confirmed">CrossFit Games confirmed</a> the death of the competitor occurred during the swimming portion of Individual Event 1 in Fort Worth, Texas on Thursday.</p>  </div> <div class="key-facts-element"> <p>The organization did not immediately release the identity of the competitor, and Don Faul, CEO of CrossFit, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/67BT5LpuEN0?si=T64tCo5wy8OXQMnC" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="color-link" title="https://www.youtube.com/live/67BT5LpuEN0?si=T64tCo5wy8OXQMnC" data-ga-track="ExternalLink:https://www.youtube.com/live/67BT5LpuEN0?si=T64tCo5wy8OXQMnC" aria-label="told reporters">told reporters</a> he cannot confirm details about the athlete.</p>  </div> <div class="key-facts-element"> <p>Faul said the organization is working with local authorities on an investigation.</p>  </div> <div class="key-facts-element"> <p><em>This is a developing story that will be updated. Check back for updates.</em></p> </div>


The CrossFit Games organization did not immediately reveal the identity of the competitor.{ai:summary}<p>A competitor tragically drowned during the CrossFit Games swimming event in Texas, leading to the cancellation of the day's events. The athlete's identity remains undisclosed as CrossFit collaborates with local authorities to investigate the incident.</p><p>More details to come as this story develops. #sports</p>

CrossFit Games Competitor Dies During Swimming Competition—What We Know

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