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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
List of all world famous athletes who died tragically in a car accident
List of all world famous athletes who died tragically in a car accident (Image via X) List of all world famous athletes who died tragically in a car accident (Image via X) List of all world famous athletes who died tragically in a car accident (Image via X) List of all world famous athletes who died tragically in a car accident (Image via X) List of all world famous athletes who died tragically in a car accident (Image via X) 1 2 It is beyond comprehension that some of the greatest athletes in the world such as Diogo Jota, Ayrton Senna, or Kelvin Kiptum could take their last breath in a car accident. Ever since fans typed in words like 'Diogo Jota car crash' or 'Ayrton Senna Imola', it often leads to heartbreaking news. These athletes didn't die on the field, track, or court; their lives were cut short on roads they thought were safe. In this list, we look back at 10 world-class athletes who died in car accidents. We've kept everything simple with when, where, and how so their stories are clear, true, and respectfully remembered. Jota (Football) Diogo Jota, the star of Liverpool and Portugal, his brother Andre Silva in a tragic car accident on the A-52 near Zamora, Spain on July 3, 2025. Their Lamborghini suffered a blow-out while overtaking, rolled, and caught on fire. Both died instantly. Diogo Jota had just married and had three children. Tributes flowed worldwide from Liverpool, Portugal, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Senna (Formula 1) While going through the Tamburello corner during the San Marino Grand Prix on May 1, 1994, Ayrton Senna da Silva, World Champion, lost control of his car. Traveling extremely quickly, the vehicle crashed straight into a concrete wall. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo He died of head injuries instantaneously. His death brought about major safety changes in racing. Earnhardt (NASCAR) On February 18, 2001, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt passed in a vehicle accident on the last lap of the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Earnhardt had a terminal skull fracture after his vehicle crashed against the retaining wall. Following his passing, NASCAR implemented more stringent safety measures including head and neck restraints. Kiptum (Marathon Running) On the evening of February 11, 2024, marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, aged 24, was involved in a car accident near Kapsabet, Kenya that resulted in his fatality. Kiptum's car lost control while driving at night time, swerved into a ditch and impacted a tree. Just months earlier, Kiptum had broken the record at the Chicago Marathon. Lindbergh (Ice Hockey) In the early morning hours of November 10, 1985, NHL goalie Pelle Lindbergh died in New Jersey, USA after crashing his Porsche into a concrete wall. Lindbergh had just received the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the best goaltender in the league. A few days later, Lindbergh was announced brain-dead. Pisani (Football/Soccer) The incident in which Italian forward Federico Pisani died in a BMW accident occurred on February 12, 1997, on his way back from a casino near Milan, Italy. He was twenty-two years old. His club Atalanta retired his shirt number (#14) in his honor. Hawthorn (Formula 1) On January 22, 1959, Formula One champion Mike Hawthorn died in a Jaguar crash near Guildford, England. The car hit a tree after crossing into oncoming traffic. Hawthorn had recently retired and was only 29. Mulaudzi (Track and Field – Middle-Distance Running) South African 800 m Olympic medalist Mbulaeni Mulaudzi died on October 24, 2014 when his car overturned near Pretoria en route to a track meet. At 34 he was Deeply mourned for a national hero South Africa did. Njiru (Rugby) On January 7, 2020, Kenyan steeplechase runner Kennedy Njiru, 32, passed away in a car accident near Nyahururu, Kenya. A well-known athlete at the national level, he was also highly regarded in Kenyan sports. Hlinka (Ice Hockey) On August 16, 2004, Czech hockey coach and former NHL player Ivan Hlinka was killed in a head-on crash with a truck on the E48 near Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. He was 54 and one of Czech ice hockey's most beloved figures. These ten athletes all suffered the same, unfortunate fate in a road crash over different decades and sports. Death fell as an equal opportunity killer since no amount of fame or talent can shield from life's challenges. Although each of the stories leave us with sadness they also leave legacies of courage, achievement, and change, for some better than others. Also Read: 'But I'm The Lucky One,' Was Liverpool Star Diogo Jota's Last Comment On His Wife Rute Cardoso's Instagram Wedding Photoshoot B For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
World's best marathon runner Sabastian Sawe chooses Berlin over Tokyo world championships
Kenya's world-leading marathon runner Sabastian Sawe has decided to run September's Berlin marathon instead of the world championships in Tokyo. Already a winner of two marathons in Valencia in December 2024 and London last April, Sawe was expected to spearhead the Kenyan men's challenge at the Tokyo worlds. The men's marathon in Tokyo will be held on September 15, only six days before the Berlin marathon. 'I am preparing for Berlin,' said Sawe, whose meteoric rise in the marathon world has been compared to his compatriot, the late Kelvin Kiptum who died in a road accident in February 2024. Like Kiptum, Sawe won the Valencia race on his debut over the 42km distance in December 2024, clocking a world-leading 2:02.05. He followed that up when he destroyed an elite field at this year's London marathon, winning in a time of 2:02.27. The Berlin flat course is considered the fastest in the world, accounting for 13 individual world records for men. Sawe said he is expecting to run a fast time on his Berlin debut but ruled out setting a new world mark. 'It's too early to talk about a world record. It takes time and clear planning to achieve it,' he said. Kiptum posted the current world record of 2:00:35 in the Chicago marathon in October 2023. Kiptum broke the previous record of fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, who has won Berlin a record five times, including clocking 2:01:09 in September 2022.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Sawe chooses Berlin marathon over Tokyo worlds
KENYA'S world-leading marathon runner Sabastian Sawe has decided to run September's Berlin marathon instead of the world championships in Tokyo. Already a winner of two marathons in Valencia in December 2024 and London last April, Sawe was expected to spearhead the Kenyan men's challenge at the Tokyo worlds. The men's marathon in Tokyo will be held on September 15, only six days before the Berlin marathon. 'I am preparing for Berlin,' said Sawe, whose meteoric rise in the marathon world has been compared to his compatriot, the late Kelvin Kiptum who died in a road accident in February 2024. Like Kiptum, Sawe won the Valencia race on his debut over the 42km distance in December 2024, clocking a world-leading 2:02.05. He followed that up when he destroyed an elite field at this year's London marathon, winning in a time of 2:02.27. The Berlin flat course is considered the fastest in the world, accounting for 13 individual world records for men. Sawe said he is expecting to run a fast time on his Berlin debut but ruled out setting a new world mark. 'It's too early to talk about a world record. It takes time and clear planning to achieve it,' he said. Kiptum posted the current world record of 2:00:35 in the Chicago marathon in October 2023. Kiptum broke the previous record of fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, who has won Berlin a record five times, including clocking 2:01:09 in September 2022.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
World's best marathon runner Sawe chooses Berlin over Tokyo worlds
KENYA'S world-leading marathon runner Sabastian Sawe has decided to run September's Berlin marathon instead of the world championships in Tokyo. Already a winner of two marathons in Valencia in December 2024 and London last April, Sawe was expected to spearhead the Kenyan men's challenge at the Tokyo worlds. The men's marathon in Tokyo will be held on September 15, only six days before the Berlin marathon. 'I am preparing for Berlin,' said Sawe, whose meteoric rise in the marathon world has been compared to his compatriot, the late Kelvin Kiptum who died in a road accident in February 2024. Like Kiptum, Sawe won the Valencia race on his debut over the 42km distance in December 2024, clocking a world-leading 2:02.05. He followed that up when he destroyed an elite field at this year's London marathon, winning in a time of 2:02.27. The Berlin flat course is considered the fastest in the world, accounting for 13 individual world records for men. Sawe said he is expecting to run a fast time on his Berlin debut but ruled out setting a new world mark. 'It's too early to talk about a world record. It takes time and clear planning to achieve it,' he said. Kiptum posted the current world record of 2:00:35 in the Chicago marathon in October 2023. Kiptum broke the previous record of fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, who has won Berlin a record five times, including clocking 2:01:09 in September 2022.
