At the young age of 34, retired Olympic athlete Germaine Mason has passed away.
According to reports, the silver medalist was killed in a motorcycle accident on Thursday, while at the helm of a convoy in Kingston, England. Usain Bolt and fellow silver medalist Michael Frater were also part of the convoy.
The Jamaica Constabulary confirmed Germaine’s death on Twitter, writing:
Germaine Mason, 34, Jamaican-born athlete and former national high jumper, died in a motorcycle crash this morning.
— Jamaica Constabulary (@JamaicaConstab) April 20, 2017
As did the nation’s prime minister Andrew Holmes:
Our sincere condolences to the entire sporting fraternity.
— Andrew Holness (@AndrewHolnessJM) April 20, 2017
The Jamaica-born athlete, who represented Great Britain in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, is also being mourned by the athlete community.
Our thoughts are with the father of one’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
[Image via Instagram.]
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