Sport · Singapore Bureau
Fitness coach dies after collapse at Bangkok obstacle course event
A Thailand-based fitness coach collapsed and died during the Hyrox obstacle course competition in Bangkok on August 13. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
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Leroy Saunders, a fitness coach based in Thailand, died after collapsing at the Hyrox event held in Bangkok. The incident occurred on August 13, though details surrounding the circumstances remain limited.
Hyrox is a popular obstacle course race format that combines running with various fitness challenges. The Bangkok event drew participants from across the region seeking to test their physical capabilities through the demanding course.
Authorities have not yet released information regarding the medical cause of Saunders' death. His family and the local fitness community were notified of the incident following the collapse.
The Hyrox organizers have not issued a public statement regarding the incident or any subsequent safety reviews of the event. Such deaths during athletic competitions, while uncommon, have renewed focus on medical protocols at large-scale fitness events across Southeast Asia.