'A terrible loss': Irish athlete Craig Lynch dies aged 29

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Irish athlete Craig Lynch has died in a car accident, his club has announced

Craig Lynch competing in the 2016 European Athletics Championships Image: Karen Delvoije/INPHO Craig Lynch competing in the 2016 European Athletics Championships Image: Karen Delvoije/INPHO IRISH ATHLETE CRAIG Lynch has died in a car accident, his club has announced.The Co Cavan native represented Ireland in the 400 metre relay at the 2016 European Championships in The Netherlands.

Absolutely shocking news in our community today on the tragic passing of Craig Lynch. A national figure in the world of athletics who represented Ireland back in 2016. My deepest sympathy to the Lynch family https://t.co/XdVNZA3cl1Irish olympic athlete David Gillick has also paid tribute to Lynch. “Absolutely heartbreaking to hear of the tragic death of [Craig Lynch]. Deepest condolences to his family & friends,” Gillick tweeted.

“A truly great guy with a brilliant outlook on life, a terrible loss to such a young life, he will be missed by so many.” Absolutely heartbreaking to hear of the tragic death of @CraigLynch400 Deepest condolences to his family & friends! A truely great guy with a brilliant outlook on life, a terrible loss to such a young life, he will missed by so many!! pic.twitter.com/ZPv9K08JR5Funeral arrangements are due to be released at a later time.

 

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