South African bodybuilder Sifiso Lungelo Thabete, from Umlazi in KwaZulu-Natal, tragically died after attempting a signature back-flip during a bodybuilding competition. Thabete, who was a former IFBB Junior World Champion in the up to 75kg category, suffered a fatal neck injury when he failed to rotate fully and landed on his head. The incident happened during a competition on a Saturday, and officials rushed to his aid after he remained motionless on the ground[1][2][3].
Thabete had recently impressed the bodybuilding community with his extraordinary physique and had won a major junior championship just weeks before his death. He was regarded as a rising star with a promising future in the sport. His death caused widespread shock and sadness within the bodybuilding community, especially in his home region of Umlazi[1][2][3][5].
References
- [1] South African bodybuilder dies while attempting back-flip – Hindustan Times
- [2] South African Bodybuilder Dies in Freak Accident after Back-Flip (YouTube/Tv9 Kannada)
- [3] VIDEO: Horrifying moment bodybuilder dies performing backflip – Arab News
- [5] KZN bodybuilder dies after backflip gone wrong – The Citizen
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