U.S. Wrestler Alan Vera Dies at 33 After Cardiac Arrest

Vera, who had been hospitalized since July, succumbed to complications from an infection.

Alan Vera suffered a cardiac arrest during a soccer match in New Jersey on July 29 and was hospitalized for weeks.
An unexpected infection over the weekend led to his passing on Monday night, as confirmed by a GoFundMe page.
Vera was a prominent figure in Greco-Roman wrestling, having competed for both Cuba and the United States.
He narrowly missed qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics and had secured a quota spot for Team USA at 97 kilograms.
Vera is survived by his wife, two-time U.S. Olympian Elena Pirozhkova, and their infant daughter, Alina.