Riots, fires, falls, and freak accidents; they’ve all happened over the decades in the world of sports. When tragedy strikes the sports realm, it’s a harsh reminder that these athletes we so strongly cherish are really just human beings. Human beings that are playing a game at the end of the day.
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When it comes to death in sports, the silver lining is that fallen athletes died doing what they love. But death isn’t the only kind of tragedy that occurs in sports. Throughout history, there have been freak accidents, bombings, stadium collapses, and more.
Here are some of the most noteworthy tragedies in sports history.