A Tribute to Lazar Đukić
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Today is the saddest day in CrossFit history. We are shattered by the loss of Lazar Đukić along with the entire CrossFit community.
Lazar was one of our sport’s most talented competitors, but he was much more than an athlete. He was a son, a brother, and a friend to practically everyone who knew him. Fiercely competitive, incurably joyful and uncommonly kind, Lazar was the sun of any room he was in. The loss of his light is inconceivable.
The first instinct to shut down. To isolate. To mourn.
But the only cure for grief is to grieve. And the best way to grieve is together. In our community, coming together to do hard things is how we pay tribute. In this spirit, we have decided to move forward with the 2024 CrossFit Games.
This weekend is dedicated to Lazar Đukić. We will open today at 10:00 am.
I can't even watch. 😪 The fact the leaderboard still has his name with "WD" beside it is pretty cold. He did not withdraw. He died because of your negligence.
Eh, debatable
@@Fhshaoaksbdyou work for CrossFit or what? People are rightfully upset at the incompetence of the “safety” measures and here you are defending them every other comment. Have some respect. There is zero reason this person should have died.
@@timdrake4951people are rightfully upset but propagating endless negativity and toxicity that’s serving zero good.
No one has the evidence they need to make a determination on what happened.
Everyone believes whole heartedly they know but they simply don’t have the evidence they believe with such religious fervor that the do.
A thousand spectators watched the event right at the finish line where it happened. Lifeguards meters away from where it happened noticed nothing.
Every keyboard warrior watching the livestream with the magic of hindsight thinks it was so obvious…. But it was not obvious to a thousand people that where standing right there at the finish line watching them come in.
1 fan jumped in the water and may 1 or 2 people next to him noticed but people need to stop acting like it was so obvious and CrossFit murdered someone blah blah blah put away the pitchforks and actually have some grace, understanding and patience. Try to understand rather than tear down and being toxic
@@timdrake4951zero reason? Bruh this isn’t bubble boy padded walls environment . Name ANY sport and I’ll find you someone who died doing it.
@@bengarcia5330 it’s not about the sport, it’s about the lifeguards who were on each side thirty feet away. They missed him going under and then ignored pointing and shouting. That’s negligence.
Nobody cares how tough your sport is, that’s not even what we’re talking about.
I’m a lifeguard. There were two paddle boarders within 50 feet of him. Not to be insensitive, but both of them should have seen him struggling and him go under. It’s very sad and this shouldn’t have happened. RIP man ❤🙏
This is exactly what has been running through my head on repeat. People on shore even told the paddleboarder he was in trouble but they didn’t do anything. I think it will haunt me for a long time.
Not insensitive at all. Thank you for sharing. Unfortunately the truth remains true regardless of how painful it is.❤
I don’t think you need to be a lifeguard to understand that.
Obviously the lifeguards didn’t seem him… which is devastating but none the less I think it’s obvious if they did they would have reacted…
I’m sure they feel absolutely devastated by what happened.
It looks obvious to people at home but they simply didn’t notice it… it’s tragic but I don’t get all the people at home saying how obvious it was.. it clearly wasn’t from their vantage point or obviously they would have done something
@@bubbaballer88 volunteers, and I’d question their experience. Didn’t seem to be equipped to handle a drowning. Certainly out to lunch at the time.
@@Fhshaoaksbd I don't know what point you're trying to make. Saying that they simply "didn't notice him" is not an excuse when their job is specifically to spot someone who is struggling and offer assistance.
Say someone comes into the emergency department with chest pain, and they note they have had acid reflux before. If you're the doctor and assume they just have heartburn and send them home with Tums, and they die because you didn't run any tests and they were actually having a heart attack, aren't you responsible? No, you didn't intentionally let that person die, but you didn't do all the things you should've done. If these "lifeguards" had been closer, had kept all the swimmers in view, and had taken the concerns coming from the crowd more seriously, there's a good chance this man would still be alive.
If their "vantage point" was the problem, they simply should've found a different vantage point.
Lazar Dukic was an Ambassador of Kindness. You don't see that much in society anymore, be it European or American. He was positively and honestly flagrant with it. For that, I salute him. 🙏
Un-f...-believable!!!!! This is a proporcionar Román circus. Disgusting
May I ask what happend to him?
Just a shame none of this would've happened if CrossFit hired competent lifeguards.
Angered at how this happened. Watching the live stream it was evident that something was wrong. From his taking off his cap to changing his stroke when he’s a professional freestyler. He was in trouble, and had no support.
CrossFit only hires volunteers, remember when Brooke had that accident years ago and the first thing they went after was the barbell she dropped as she was screaming in pain.
@@slickbricknick123 And don't forget 2017 when a 60+ Master athlete, Will Powell, was rescued from drowning by Robert Caslin because they had no lifeguards at all for the masters. The workout was very similar to this one, Run Swim Run-a 500-m swim sandwiched by two 1.5-mile runs. You still can find that article.
Fikowski rescued Fraser from drowning in an event once I can't remember the year though sorry
@@neversawI believe 2014
they also programmed a 3.5 mile run before a fucking swim. absolute idiots
Dave Castro needs to be held accountable for what happened on that swim course.
To LAZAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS & the CrossFit -Community - BLESSINGS and PRAYERS! You are not alone. All of us sitting in our homes and gyms are with you. And the same blessings go out to the young people who were on the lake as Safety Members - We are with you as well. We recognize your life has changed and we wish you peace and balance. I love the community of Crossfit - Thank you from a old FAN.
👏🏻🙏🏻❤️
After what happened yesterday, I believed they had hit their lowest point. This one-minute incident, during which no one from HQ said anything, is making matters worse.
I'm really perplexed.How did the tribute end up?
What would you have done? Please tell me so I can then come back with a cynical comment degrading it. Nothing is good enough for the random cretins on the internet who have zero personal/emotional investment in CrossFit/Lazar/the games
Are you seriously going to go to every comment to respond?
@@slickbricknick123yeah
He was due for better.
Let’s hear what you would have done?
@@FhshaoaksbdBetter lifeguards, change the order of the physical tests, that is, put swimming first and not last, and also use a pulse bracelet to monitor that everything is under control. The organizers are entirely to blame.
@@killarggbro, 25 people died in triathlons last year alone with the swim portion first. So how is that safer…?
@@killarggsure use a pulse bracelet I guess who knows? Why don’t they use them in other sports like triathlons/ironman comps? If they do then they obviously aren’t super effective
RIP Lazar. The community loved you and still does ❤
If this is what the family wanted for a tribute, I'm cool with that. If not, then this was way too short and borderline insulting.
My thoughts as well. One thing if the family said to keep it short, otherwise, that was not a tribute.
Luka did approve the tribute whether he was in the right state to have to do that is another matter
I can say from firsthand experience that they're not thinking clearly because I approved about everything for when my mother passed.
The tribute is only beginning. Open your eyes
Can everyone's negative comments please be held back at this time it's so inappropriate. If you've got nothing supportive to say don't say anything. This is a tough time for family close friends , friends the other athletes the whole Crossfit community. We are all feeling something emotional for Lazar and what's happened. Please be mindful and heartfelt at this time.. ❤
I thought they reached the bottom with what happened yesterday. This 1 minute event with no words from anyone from HQ is adding insult to injury.
This
You're also embarrassing yourself. Cynicism and reactionary immaturity is not what anyone needs right now
@@gunslinger2088 I'm not on here to argue, so please feel free to hold on to your opinion.
Lazar wasn’t Matt or Tia so they couldn’t make serious money off of him and this is the “respect” CrossFit gives.
Just Don’t please don’t
I’m hoping they give more recognition and tribute to Lazar than what we just witnessed. Such a heartbreak for the entire community. I can’t even begin to imagine what it’s like for everyone involved. Sending my love to Lazar’s family and friends. Sending my love and support to all of the athletes during this awful time! No matter what is done, someone won’t be happy. All we can do as a community is show love.
I agree. A 20 minute video for about 4 mins worth of content. Only a moment of silence. They could have done much more to honor Lazar
This was what exactly? To honor "Lalarz" (like she called him)? This was disrespectful, at least. Zooming on crying people? Only 17 seconds of silence to reflect on the memories we hold dear and let's get out? This just seems like a way for CF to get more money from media content. I'm usually a positive person, but when I think CF will get it this time and it's not possible to disappoint more, they make stuff like this. This is just so sad, I believe I'm not alone in saying we expected more, much more. Longer and more caring words, from multiple people, a legacy video, something!
This will go down in business schools as a case study of how NOT to respond to a tragedy/crisis.
You’re completely wrong but also it’s funny that your mind goes business in a time like this. That’s pretty pathetic
@@Fhshaoaksbd If someone dies in the games, there was something definitely wrong with the games. But by all means, play on! Gotta keep the sponsors happy!
@@daninouye868725+ died last year in Triathlons, individuals die in sports every year. Unfortunately it’s an inherent reality in sports.
@@daninouye8687nothing to do with sponsors. It was the choice of the athletes, Luka (his brother)/Fiance and family
There is so much great footage of of him. I know this community has great talented video makers who could have put something together to have shown the crowd. Really do not understand why one was not shown.
Talking Elite Fitness put one together last night. If they can do it, I know CrossFit could have. Unreal.
Saving it for Sunday when they give Luka the lazar dukic spirit of the games award
You’re right, you don’t understand.
CrossFit doesn’t want to spend any more on someone they couldn’t make a profit off. That’s what this proves.
Andrew Hiller just released a beautiful tribute. Did what crossfit HQ couldn't do.
My condolences to his family and friends. May God comfort your hearts. from a crossfiter friend in Nicaragua.❤
This is still so raw, it would have been cruel to drag the ceremony out too long. I think making it short was the right call.
At the event currently. Tribute was short and simple. I know people want a video but what they did felt fitting in the arena at the moment.
There are no words or actions that can make it right. The mood in the arena was very heavy, and rightfully so.
Thank you for providing this perspective. As someone watching from home this felt like a good way to do it to me, too. Like others have said, dragging this out or making it a spectacle would have felt wrong to me. This is a dark moment and a simple, non-flashy moment of acknowledgement feels important.
No it did not. It was awful. They should have used the Talking Elite Fitness video.
People expecting some Michael Bay film level of production after 1 day is crazy. Should have been some simple words and get people to try and fire up the spirit of CF as he did then maybe leave a lane open for him on the final heat or something with hopefully a crew of guys they pay to put together a nice tribute to him to play on the final day of competition if they can put it together it that fast as just a salute and send off to that stud
I agree, being there it felt just the right amount, anything more would’ve felt wrong. 😢
I only wish he could see the incredible support and outpouring of love from the community. What an incredible human. Much love to all impacted.
This was the tribute?
How embarrassing and what a shame.
Just holding the camera onto Luka showing him cry and no speech by the officials?
I can’t believe it!
RIP LAZAR. YOU WILL BE MISSED
Your abject cynicism is embarrassing.
Keep complaining buddy. It will take you far in life
What would you have them do? They can't go back and change what happened.
Cancel the event? What does that accomplish?
Make a video tribute? You'd be saying the same thing.
It's easy to criticize when you don't have to do anything, make any of the decisions, or respond to an unprecedented tragedy in Crossfit history.
@@brewerk17 it's a troll
@@brewerk17 have you seen Castro talking before the event? Really bad and absolutely fake. They made huge mistakes and by that a person died. Absolutely horrible and such as short „tribute“ pays no respect. It’s all about the money and keeping the business going.
VERY BAD
Was 17 seconds, not even a silent minute.
In my opinion, this was an appropriate event for those attending or participating at the games who are living the real grief and trauma. We armchair viewers can find plenty of extended video tributes in our own time without forcing athletes, family, fans (and organisers) to parade their pain and grief for an extended period just to satisfy our desire for a live-stream spectacle.
Thank you
Well worded!
Well said.
Incredibly well said 🙏💜 All the negativity I've seen won't bring Lazar back. We need to hold each other close and remember the kindness Lazar radiated 💔 May he rest in peace and rise in glory...
I was there in the crowd, it felt just right as it felt too soon for anything more. 😢
19 seconds for a moment of silence?! That’s way too short.
They should have consulted you. What were they thinking?
@@jasoncatarino6110 At least 1 minute and a tribute video. CrossFit Butcher’s Lab did great waiting 1 minute before starting event 1
Dont be a prick@@jasoncatarino6110
In my opinion they did a good a good job of not distracting from what everyone is going through. Any music, video or words from the leadership would have felt displaced for me. This was about a graceful minute of silence and about thoughts to those who are mourning.
His brother is showing such amazing strength. 💔
Literally what the hell? This is the best they could do? I’m not even competing and I feel insulted.
What's wrong with you people? The abject cynicism towards everything that crossfit does is the embarrassing part. You are embarrassing.
@@gunslinger2088 Stfu - explain wtf this was then, was a waste of time.
Exactly!!@@gunslinger2088
What would you have them do? They can't go back and change what happened.
Cancel the event? What does that accomplish?
Make a video tribute? You'd be saying the same thing.
It's easy to criticize when you don't have to do anything, make any of the decisions, or respond to an unprecedented tragedy in Crossfit history.
@CrimeCraftADHD if you have to ask "what this was" or assert that this gesture of a tribute to his life was a waste of time, there's nothing I can say that will make you realize how insensitive and cynical you are.
They are not prepared for the unknown and the unknowable
CROSSFIT KILLED HIM
I’m so confused…what happened to the tribute?
Whatever your expectations are/were...you need a better, more mature management team. Your Cynicism is fucking insane
You just saw it. There’s nothing more that needs to be said. The community came together and grieved together. The rest of the event will honor him
After the standing ovation and applause there were posts and condolences played on the big screen whilst they played a few sombre songs
All I want is for him to witness the amazing love and support that the community has shown. What a remarkable person. Hugs to everyone who was touched.
He deserved better
It’s only just beginning. Why so quick to criticize?
You would say that to literally ANYTHING that was done. Please tell me what would have been perfect for you?
Se esperaba más de la organización para homenajear al atleta fallecido! La competencia debería cancelarse.
This is beyond embarrassing and sad. CrossFit is going down this weekend. He deserved so much better 😢
So so sorry to Luka, Dukic family, loved ones, Crossfit Community, friends and all impacted by this devasting loss
Praying for healing, comfort and strength throughout this difficult time
This scripture encouraged me when I lost my younger brother and I hope it encourages you
Psalms 34:18-20 (NIV)
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
Wasn’t even a silent minute, was 17 seconds
You’d been happy if it was a minute and that would have stopped you from making your cynical comment?
I am completely devastated.
This is the last video I will ever watch of CrossFit Games Organization. What a disgusting and anti- ethical place.
What happened was a crime.
Continuing the games is the most disrespectful act they could ever do.
Give them time. This just happened and everyone is grieving. I’m certain that cf and those involved will have a proper tribute beyond this gesture as soon as they are able to put together something worthy of honoring Lazar.
They could have played Sebia national anthem
Yea, that matters right now
Počivaj u miru, legendo!
Rest in peace, legend!
But 17 seconds is way too short, disrespectful...
So it’s too much to have All the athletes walk in with a CrossFit shirt with name / number on it and one at a time place it on Lazars nameplate at the finish line as a send off.,?
It could have had so much more meaning and could have been so beautiful 😢
Show some grace folks. Everyone is hurting. And everyone grieves differently. I choose to respect the choices of family, friends, the athletes, and Crossfit in this time of mourning. I pray for the family and the greater Crossfit family.
The organization has been extremely unprofessional and 100% responsible for his 100% preventable death. Gross negligence at best.
We will not be quiet as we lost a legend today due to CF being greedy as ever
Nah. We can grieve and ask necessary questions at the same time. This death should never have happened
Looks like they cut it there. RIP Lazar - my goodness this is sad
SHAMEFUL!!! They could have done much better than that! 💔💔💔
How dare they disappoint you. What else would you like them to do for you?
Concerned for the athletes today who aren’t in their normal headspace, feels a bit like continued negligence on the part of CrossFit Inc. This is not the CrossFit I signed up to be a part of 15 years ago…not for a while now.
Guys, stop with all the criticism and pointing fingers. Honor Lazars death with peace.
May he rest along side God.
Came out today that Luka told Castro directly that he didn’t want to be on camera during the tribute. Fuck CrossFit.
In my opinion and talking to other fans the ceremony was a disappointment. Some fans made posters and were told they could not bring them in. So they cut it into pieces. The video made by Talking Elite Fitness should have been played.
Zašto su organizatori zabranili nekom iz publike koji je skočio u vodu da ga spasi jer je video da nešto nije u redu sa Lazarom? Loša bezbednost takmičara od strane organizatora!
Lazare carstvo ti nebesko! 😢
I think the tribute starts at 14:10 , not sure why the first 14 minutes was included
A man lost his life doing a sport he loved. He was a light, a spotlight in a dark room and you cannot provide a video or anything better than this?
This is what is shown, parading the athletes; brother; and partner out for 20 seconds of silence.. this is embarrassing. I pray for peace and closure for his family.
CrossFit should be ashamed, and prosecuted to the fullest extent.
Protection for the athletes is a must and it’s a shame it took this to realize it for them.
Thank you for sharing your story. It inspires me to try to join the U.S. Military. I’m 41 and tried to join the Air Force, but due to psych meds I was taking at the time, recruiter said I need to have at least 3 years of being off the meds and have a doctor’s note before trying to enlist. Went to Army and was told the same, but only one year of off meds. I’ve been off meds for about a month now, feeling great and won’t plan on going back on them. Tbh, I feel like I was misdiagnosed and sadly, it’s a common problem that I see with doctors who prescribe pharmaceutical drugs. I’m in good shape, workout everyday minimum 2-3 hrs plus plenty of time in recovery. My plan is to try to enlist again after one year. Air Force, Army, Navy, it doesn’t really matter which branch, I just want to serve my country and make myself and my family proud.
As for those two inch heel Army boots, I wonder if you could purchase your own Army-standard boots - I’ve seen some on social media - Belleville boots - they have minimalist ones. I wear minimalist Xero trainers for almost everything, they’ve been a game changer. Check out the boots though.
That was abysmal. They could've had the athletes in a jersey with Lazar's name on it, showed an open lane on the floor in his honor, maybe pull the media team to do an all nighter and put together a a highlight reel?? Literally anything more than just showing his brother crying and a brief moment of silence preceded by buzzwords.
100000000% agree with you. CrossFit should’ve been literally up all night preparing a video reel and creating special Lazar jerseys, or even adding a Lazar patch to the current ones, for all athletes to wear. New words should’ve been spoken, not regurgitated words from the first paragraph of the email. I’m ashamed of CrossFit.
If they had pulled an all nighter creating a new shirt for everyone, you would've complained that it wasn't the right color and that they should've all had matching shoes with his initials on them.
@@hypnotic512 doubt it.
@@hypnotic512 Nope. I appreciate you attempting to speak on my behalf but I would have said that in my original post if I had thought that was good. Not exactly a new shirt when they have screen printing capabilities on site and already have the screens made with his last name on it for him and his brother. Simply more than a small speech.
and after this "tribute", are we supposed to cheer for the events? How? How are the athletes going to compete? Many of them are shattered...
@@rburkoutdoors247 I am not questioning if they want to compete or not, my question is how? How can they give 100% after this? It seems impossible to me. This is the reason for my question
RIP. This is what happens when corporations prioritize money over safety and security. You will be held accountable Dave. And to all athletes that voted to resume the games- what a disappointment. All things aside, it is clear overall safety protocols is a real issue and that time needs to be taken to perform a third party review. When incidents of this magnitude happen (especially that of gross negligence), time is always taken to assess the safety and security situation. And most importantly, authentic grieving needs to happen for the family- not this performative half-assed shit. ALL CROSSFIT GAMES GOING FORWARD SHOULD BE DEDICATED TO HIM, NOT JUST THIS WEEKEND! WTF!!!
They clearly cut costs in camerawork and support staff. Didn’t see paramedics or divers supporting the swimmers. Long range drone shots didn’t give any indication of where people were. This was criminal safety cuts. He was clearly in distress, from taking cap off to changing strokes when he’s a professional freestyler. He wasn’t supported at all.
@@RogueCylonyep, the video from their very own stream made all of it very clear. The investigation is going to be damning. Justice needs to be served to finally put Dave and CrossFit org in check, and ultimately protect all athletes going forward.
Exactly he should be the first and last mention at any crossfit event for the next years and always mentioned
What example are we setting here? No one from the top could say a few words? Dave, Boz, anyone? This is the moment we needed a voice we all know and respect. But with that said, this will always be remembered as Lazar's year not in a bad way but in the best way possible in we will respect his memory and how much he loved this sport the community, his family and his friends. I hope every athlete has a full heart on that starting line, knowing they are blessed to be there and give it a little extra for Lazar. May he rest in peace ❤
This is not about them. Don’t you get it?
@jasoncatarino6110 idk what or who you think I'm making it about. We are all human, and I know that we are looking to our community leaders like Dave to be our voice. We all want to honor the life of Lazar. That is what this weekend is going to be about. No hate, no blame, just one step forward at a time.
@@timmothyzapata9177 We can agree no hate, no blame. So don’t blame Dave, or Boz, or Don for not speaking. Nothing they would have said would change anything. That’s the point. They are giving people the space to feel their own emotions
Probably a gag order from their CF lawyers for all CF leadership to not talk to media on what happened as it can be used against them.
I just found out what a tragedy happened. Lazar Dukic-You Will Always Be With Us! I wonder if this had happened in Russia, what kind of scandal the world community would have thrown, accusing it of all mortal sins. They would have canceled the competition and banned Russia from holding other competitions. And here, everything is as usual.
The way Crossfit Inc. has dealt with this tragedy made me so sad. The show doesnt always has to go on. You speak about community, but you have just pronounced "dollars" wrong
They had a day to prepare, calm down people.
look at the video on Talking Elite Fitness. They had less time and made a beautiful, short video.
It’s about more than a video. Everyone always has something negative to say and a better way to handle something.
What happened to the tribute?
What do you mean? It just started.
It would be nice if the apparel sponsors could create merchandise ( T shirts) in honour of this great athlete, that the world could buy. That way he can be remembered by all that wear it and all that see it. All proceeds would go to the Dukic family or foundation.
That was it!!!!! He gave his life!!!!! I’m done with CrossFit. This company is ran by clowns.
Same. I’m done. Get the clowns out.
You two are the clowns. Get out! The athletes chose to continue.
Seemed an insult rather than any tribute. No work or preparation, just a brush off.
Sure looks to me like it was special and significant to Luka. The armchair QBs can relax. I'm sure ya'll will find enough to criticize CF about going forward. It doesn't have to fit what you think.
This is it?
And Games must go on...damn 🫣
RIP Lazar. You are missed
Crossfit as a business might go on freefall for a while after this. A lot of safety concerns for the athletes.
My thoughts and prayers go towards the community and the Ðukić family 😢
Shame on you... 😢😢😢
Remember, a former Navy SEAL allowed this terrible standard of water safety. Fatal irony.
They have to save money to be able to pay the upcoming lawsuit.
CrossFit: doing the absolute bare minimum for athletes they “cared” about.
Disagree, it wouldn't be appropriate to do something longer at this time.
Who says it would be “inappropriate”?
What the world needs right now is another cynical poorly thought out comment from a random cretin on the internet
Folks. We as paying customers need to be the ones to band together and stop supporting. Completely.
I’m in.
Imagine dedicating your life to CrossFit, to get that in your memory. A montage of his life, career, those with kind words on social media… anything… you should be ashamed.
im curious what sort of safety protocols were in place. i could be mistaken but i heard that supposedly they didn't realize anything wrong until they realized they were missing one person at the finish, which is obviously absurd. no matter how fit these athletes are, you cant have an even where you're having them swim out in nature and losing track of them. either get your safety procedures locked down or move the event to a swimming pool.
that's all???
No, that’s not all. The entire weekend is a tribute to him. Peace and love but stop rushing to judgement
What the absolute hell is this?! You guys have reached an all time low. Now we all know what the athletes really mean to you.
Talking Elite Fitness has a great video 🖤
shame on you
počivaj u miru
Crisis management / damage limitation should be going overdrive; doesn't appear to be the case.
Talking elite fitness had a better tribute than the so called CFHQ! These guys are way over there heads
Probably an unpopular take, I was expecting a video tribute as well, but seeing the pain on the faces just in those few moments, maybe the family and athletes aren’t ready to handle an emotional video yet and could have sent them over the edge. I’m sure one will be made, but I can also understand if it’s too soon.
Crossfit need to be held responsible along with the lifeguards involved!
Even the filming on Rust didnt carry on the next day when Alec Baldwin shot that lady. Negligence (not having eyes on every competitor in the water) is not the same as 'accident'.
I lost my younger brother a few years back and I can understand why they kept the tribute short if that’s what Luka wanted. When we lost my brother we wanted the same thing because we couldn’t deal with that at that time. We just wanted to be left alone and grieve. The family and Luka are probably taking decisions right now that they’re not ready to make, it’s too early and they’re grieving. When you’re grieving and hurt you’ll just say “yes” to everything just so people will leave you alone. CrossFit games should take accountability for this, you are to blame. You could have prevented this from happening and you could have saved his life.
CrossFit clearly isn’t hiding from anything but they can’t take responsibility for something until the authorities complete their investigation and provide a basis on what truly happened and where responsibility needs to be taken
@@Fhshaoaksbd I really hope so, for Lazar and his family. They deserve justice.
Does the lack of a fitting tribute to Lazar by the CrossFit Games surprise anyone? They have created an amazing community of athletes and friends that are fierce competitors and then love each other "off the field" and they always find a way to drop the ball or screw things up. How many times does CrossFit corporate let us down? A lot. We should demand more from the leaders of this community. Lazar deserved much more than 17 seconds. Should have showered the arena with love and shown what a great person he was. Way to let us down CrossFit!
You don’t get it even a little bit and I can’t help you. You’re really helping the situation
Those lifeguards better get arrested. Wonder if they even knew how to swim or weren’t lifeguards at all, just there for show. Cuz how can everyone on shore see that something was wrong but not the people who’s ONLY job during the CrossFit games is to SAVE people from drowning, NOT see him struggling? Like, are they blind? This is so stupid. I hope Lazar’s sues them for all their worth. This was a preventable death. Complete negligence.
Bro acting like humans arent infallible. They weren’t robots. Pathetic armchair viewer always thinks they can do better.
This moment was for him! Not the complaining and ridicule LD all the way ❤
Condolences to Lazar's Family & Loved ones...SAD day for all involved...
To the people complaining about the tribute, dont you think its possible they consulted the family at this point, including his brother, and this is what they wanted?
According to a news source they did it. They said, they consulted Lazar’s family to see what they wanted that’s why they decided yesterday to continue with the games. At least two different sources said so.
Lazar Dukic, un inmemorable Atleta. Quedaras en nuestros recuerdos como una GLADIADOR de las Arenas del CrossFit...Verdaderamente lo dejaste Todo !!!. Por siempre en nuestros Recuerdos. GRACIAS !!!
Reminds me of the Oven Hart tribute of years ago......
Talking Elite Fitness has already put together a beautiful video and this is what you come up with? 💔
Such a shame! Shame on you @crossfitgames!!! Shame on you!!!
You‘re yoking CF HQ?! Of course 2min of paid advertisement in the beginning and then three words? 3 words for this incredible person??? Well prepared as usual. Blame on you!
This TRIBUTE is 15 minutes of NOTHING but an empty stadium. The Crossfit organization has NO RESPECT for this man or the incident!
No words from the organization? Simply pushing athletes onto the stage and a Minute of silence? That's all you got?
Yeah there definitely should have been a video. The fact that there wasn't is ridiculous. I could have done it for you @crossfit.
Resignations have been offered for less. The Secret Service recently saw a tragedy, not as devastating as this. The victim luckily survived. Can’t expect this type of incompetence and greed to follow suit, I suppose.
That's it? That's crazy that Dave didn't come out and say something.
Yes, this is about Dave. Clearly you are correct
@@jasoncatarino6110 Yes he is correct. Dave was the one that did this brilliant 'programming' remember?
@@robrok5059 it was not the programming. But nice try
Poor guy he died and nobody will care.. how is possible no one in CrossFit is taking responsability. 😢
Do you just not understand how the world works? What do you mean “not taking responsibility”..? They are/will as time goes on. “No one cares”? Are you restarted…? Everyone cares and everyone there this weekend cares
No regrets??? Not even a letter???
RIP champ!!! you will never be forgoten