Trinidadian sprinter Deon Lendore has passed away. He died on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Texas A&M head track coach Pat Henry confirmed the death of Deon Lendore on Monday.
Deon Lendore was specialized in the 400 meters. He won a silver medal in the 400 meters at the 2011 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships in Miramar, Florida.
Deon Lendore cause of death: How did Deon Lendore die?
The cause of the death of Deon Lendore is a traffic collision.
According to Pat Henry, the crash happened just outside Bryan-College Station on Highway 6.
Lendore was serving at Texas A&M as a volunteer assistant coach with 400 meters and 800-meter running athletes before his sudden demise.
Henry said Lendore was on his way home from practice at the time of the crash.
Lendore graduated in the Aggie class of 2015 with 11 SEC championships. Since graduation, Lendore has appeared in the past three Olympic games.
