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Paralympic Athlete Dies in Accident

Updated 2026-06-01 14:35 UTC 1 source Negative

A Paralympic shot putter died after a metal bar fell on him during an accident. The incident occurred at a training facility and has raised concerns about safety measures for disabled athletes.

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BBC Sport
A Paralympic athlete died "in an accident waiting to happen" when a metal bar fell on him, a sentencing hearing at the Old Bailey is told.
2026-06-01 14:13 UTC
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