Olympic athlete dies aged 29 from ‘medical complications’ as tributes pour in
World champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber has died on the age of 29 following medical problems.
Barber died Wednesday at his residence in Kingwood, Texas, his agent, Paul Doyle, has confirmed. The reason behind dying is just not but identified however Barber had been experiencing well being points.
“More than just an incredible athlete, Shawn was such a good-hearted person that always put others ahead of himself,” mentioned Doyle on Thursday. “It’s tragic to lose such a good person at such a young age.”
Barber, whose finest vault of six metres remains to be a Canadian file, turned the world champion in Beijing in 2015. The following yr he certified for the Olympic ultimate in Rio. Barber claimed two Commonwealth medals – silver at Gold Coast 2018 and bronze at Glasgow 2014 – and have become Pan American champion in 2015
He’s survived by his mom Ann, father George and brother David.
Fans, coaches and athletes all over the world have been fast to pay tribute to Barber. One mentioned: “Very sad indeed. I was impressed by his performance and moved by his story. RIP Shawn Barber.”
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