Surfing World Mourns Katherine Diaz, Olympic Hopeful Who was Struck by Lightning
Katherine Diaz, an Olympic surfing hopeful from El Salvador, died this past weekend after being [...]
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This is the ISA paying tribute to Diaz. One fan wrote: "God Bless you Katherine, May you Rest In Peace till our Loving Savior Jesus Returns to come and take you home, Praying for your loving family as well Katherine. God Bless us all."
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So sad to share the news of Salvadoran surfer, Katherine Diaz’s, @katherinecook7, passing. She was one of El Salvador’s most popular surf athletes with large recognition for popularizing women’s surfing in El Salvador... pic.twitter.com/MKHPmvCNgY
— Central American Art (@CentAm_Beauty) March 20, 2021
Diaz was well-beloved in the El Salvador community and the surfing world. The tweet also states that Diaz's "surfing legacy started when she was a child in her home in La Libertad, where she would compete in local surf competitions & started gaining recognition by winning competitions & later becoming the first woman in El Salvador's national surf team to go on to represent."
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It is with a heavy heart that the ISA has learned about the passing of El Salvador’s Katherine Diaz. pic.twitter.com/7SQCEHPpu3
— ISA (@ISAsurfing) March 21, 2021
There are some people that are just learning about Diaz. One fan wrote: "Thanks for sharing to us all the unknown. I didn't know Katherine Diaz but a 22y person dying is a tragedy for everyone, especially the old (me 80) who have no more duties than watch over the younger ones. My thoughts to you all."
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A surfer who hoped to make this year's Olympics has been killed by lightning as she entered the water https://t.co/27ntI5VPOY
— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 22, 2021
What's sad for fans is Diaz won't be able to compete in the Olympics. One fan stated: "Damn what a tragedy and so sad. Robbed of her life most importantly and also her dreams of surfing in the Olympics later this year. My hearts and prayers to all Katherine Diaz's family, friends and loved ones."
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Many fans sent messages to Diaz after learning the news. One person wrote on the ISA's Twitter page: "To the family, friends, and fans of Katherine, deepest sympathies for your loss from the Central Coast of California. Katherine's love and inspirational spirit will live on in hearts and will always be part you."
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➡️Surfistas ecuatorianos rindieron homenaje a la vida de la salvadoreña Katherine DiazAmpliamos: https://t.co/8Sxhu8LoDD pic.twitter.com/WoBDhC64Cm
— InformativaSV (@sv_informativa) March 22, 2021
Here's a look at surfers paying tribute to Diaz. Another fan wrote on the ISA's Twitter page: "She was truly an inspiration to women everywhere!! Such a sad, tragic loss. She'll be missed, dearly. So sad."
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Salvadoran surfer Katherine Diaz killed by lightning while training for Olympics https://t.co/vMqzxv4T3J
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 22, 2021
The fact that Diaz was 22 years old is what really got to fans. One person wrote: "So young, so unfair, so tragic, RIP Angel. Another person added: "Our condolences to the family and team."
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