Three-time Trinidad and Tobago Olympian Deon Lendore died in a car crash in Texas on Monday, local media reported. 

Confirming the 29-year-old Olympian’s death, the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee tweeted, “Words cannot adequately express our sadness at the devastating and untimely loss of 3x Olympian and Olympic and World Championship bronze medalist Deon Lendore who has been an inspiration and motivation to us all both on an off the track.”

“Deon has flown the Trinidad and Tobago flag with pride, honor, patriotism and an indomitable will throughout his career while helping and inspiring many. We express our deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, teammates, coaches, Abilene Club , Community of Arima and all who he would have touched. It is a sad day for the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic and Commonwealth Sport Movement.”

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The crash reportedly happened outside Bryan-College Station on Highway 6 on Monday. No additional details regarding the crash were available. 

Born in Mt Hope on October 28, 1992, Lendore was an athlete at Texas A&M. The 29-year-old sprinter represented Trinidad and Tobago at three Olympic Games: London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. He was also a World Championships silver medalist in 2015.

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Following his death, Shamfa Cudjoe, the sports minister of Trinidad and Tobago, offered condolences, saying, “I salute this outstanding athlete for his tremendous contributions to the development and promotion of sports.”

“Lendore was truly an inspiration to all of us and has proudly represented this country in the field of athletics. He epitomized hope and joy each time his feet landed on the track. He was indeed a trailblazer, a life gone too soon. We thank him for everything he has done and for giving distinguished and diligent service to Trinidad and Tobago.”