Athletics official dies after being struck in throat by javelin at youth meeting in Dusseldorf
Updated: Tuesday, 26 Feb 2013 10:15 | Comments
An athletics official has died after being struck by a javelin during a youth meeting in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Dieter Strack, 74, was hit in the throat by the javelin as he went to measure a throw on Sunday. He was taken to hospital and died from his injuries on Monday.
The website of the local athletics federation described Strack as a "much-loved and experienced" sports judge.
"All of us who were there are horrified and in shock... We will always remember Dieter Strack."
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