Sailor Eya Guezguez, who represented Tunisia at the Tokyo Olympics in windsurfing last year, has died after an accident during national team training, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced.
Guezguez, 16, sadly drowned when the boat she was sailing with her twin sister Sarra capsized in high winds in a training session.
Eya drowned, but her twin sister was rescued.
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“I am shocked by the news of sailor Eya Guezguez’s death. She was an inspiring talent and role model for her athletes’ generation,” said IOC president Thomas Bach in a statement on the organisation’s website.
“Eya Guezguez’s participation at Tokyo 2020 alongside her twin sister Sarra will continue to motivate girls everywhere. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and the Olympic community in Tunisia.”
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The twins competed at Tokyo aged just 16 and competed together in the 49er FX class in Tokyo where they finished 21st.
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