After the tragic death of Serbian athlete Lazar Đukić during the swim portion of the CrossFit Games’ opening event at Marine Creek Lake, the competitions and events were paused for the remainder of the day. Despite the shock to the CrossFit community, organizers decided to continue the Games in Fort Worth starting Friday.
This decision followed “careful thought” and discussions with both athletes and Đukić’s family. The Games will resume with a 10 a.m. ceremony on Friday to honor Đukić.
The ceremony honoring Lazar Đukić will take place at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, the main venue for the CrossFit Games. Scheduled to start at 10 a.m., the tribute will be followed by an 11 a.m. team event. The day’s schedule includes a full lineup of events, ensuring that the competitions continue while paying respects to Đukić’s memory. This tribute reflects the community’s commitment to honoring his legacy while moving forward with the Games.
Updates CrossFit Games schedule
- 10 a.m.: Special tribute honoring Lazar Đukić
- 11 a.m.: Team Event
- 12:20 p.m.: Individual Event
- 4:50 p.m.: Team Event
- 5:35 p.m.: Individual Event
- 7:55 p.m.: Team Event at Farrington Field
- 8:35 p.m.: Individual Event at Farrington Field
- 10 p.m.: Competition Ends for the Day
The full event schedule through the weekend can be found here.
On Thursday, CrossFit expressed its heartbreak over the tragic incident on social media and pledged to support the athlete’s family in every possible way. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker announced that the city has arranged for mental health and grief counselors to assist those affected by the incident. This coordinated effort aims to provide emotional support to the community as they process the loss and continue with the Games
