St. Jago athlete dies in Cross Country Championships in Tobago

Cavahan Mckenzie, a National Junior representative of St. Jago High, died while taking part in an athletic event in the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago. 

According to a report by Trinidad Express he died after completing the junior men’s six-kilometre event at yesterday’s North America, Central America and Caribbean (NACAC) Cross Country Championships, at the Mt Irvine Bay Golf Course, in Tobago.

McKenzie finished 21st in 20 minutes, 26 seconds, but then collapsed. He reportedly died in the ambulance while being taken to hospital.

National Association of Athletics Administrations (NAAA) president, Ephraim Serrette told the Express that 18-year-old McKenzie’s death was “cardiac related”.

Two more Jamaican athletes were taken to hospital late yesterday. At press time, no information about their condition was available.

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