Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Death of Athlete at CrossFit Event Raises Heat Safety Concerns

Nayeli Clemente, 24, collapsed during a high-intensity race in 96°F heat at the Cholula Games in Mexico, prompting calls for stricter safety protocols.

Image
Image
Image
Nayeli Clemente was competing in the Choula Games, which is a CrossFit licenced event, in south east Mexico on May 2 when tragedy struck. 

Overview

  • Nayeli Clemente, a 24-year-old athlete, suffered cardiac arrest during the Cholula Games' 'Team Pyramid Run' and died the next day in a hospital.
  • The event took place in extreme heat conditions, with temperatures reaching 96°F, a factor experts say increases cardiac risk during intense exercise.
  • Spectators criticized the event's medical preparedness, citing slow response times, stretcher deployment issues, and unconnected oxygen equipment.
  • A bystander doctor, Daniela Castruita, performed emergency CPR, briefly stabilizing Clemente before an ambulance transported her to a private hospital.
  • CrossFit LLC and event organizers have expressed condolences to the family, while experts are urging stricter heat protocols and improved emergency readiness for fitness competitions.