“No Tribute Will Ever Give You Back to Me”: Luka Đukić Mourns His Brother’s Loss
Luka Đukić, the brother of the late Lazar Đukić, has chosen to withdraw from the 2024 CrossFit Games. Although he has not publicly announced his decision, it is evident as his scores are no longer appearing on the leaderboard. This move reflects the emotional impact of his brother’s passing, and Luka’s decision underscores the profound grief felt by those close to Lazar. The community continues to rally around the family during this difficult time.
During the third heat of event 2 on Friday morning, Luka Đukić was absent from lane 1. Following the tragic death of his brother, Lazar Đukić, during event 1, Luka decided not to continue competing. His withdrawal aligns with the choices of reigning champions Jeff Adler and Laura Horvath, who also opted not to compete. This highlights the deep emotional impact the tragedy has had on the athletes involved in the CrossFit Games.
I understand that this is a difficult time for the community, and there are many unanswered questions and issues of accountability that need to be addressed. However, I hope we can come together to honor the legacy of a remarkable athlete like Lazar Đukić.
If you would like to support the official fund established in his memory, please consider making a contribution. You can donate by clicking here to help support his family during this challenging time.
He recently addressed the public for the first time since his brother’s passing through Instagram Stories. His message was heartfelt, expressing the deep pain and loss felt by his family and thanking the community for their support during this challenging time. This marked the first instance where Luka publicly shared his feelings, highlighting the emotional journey he is undergoing. His words resonated with many in the CrossFit community, who continue to offer their condolences and support.
“YOU LOVED THE SPORT THAT DIDN’T LOVE YOU BACK,” HE WROTE.
“No tribute will ever give you back to me. This is something that could have been prevented and there is no way of going around it.
However, I have huge respect for every athlete no matter how they decided to deal with this situation. If something, we knew what it takes to be on that floor.
Maybe there will be some time in the future where I will be able to share more, for now, this is everything I will share on this matter.
My brother, you touched more lives than you know and will live forever.”
As of yet, multiple athletes have withdrawn from competing at the 2024 CrossFit Games:
