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Olympian Germaine Mason Killed During Motorcycle Ride with Usain Bolt

Olympian Germaine Mason Killed During Motorcycle Ride with Usain Bolt

Germaine Mason, an Olympic high jump silver medalist, was killed during a motorcycle convoy with many other famous athletes. He was 34.

The athlete was driving along the Palisadoes, a stretch in Jamaica, when he lost control of his bike. Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, 100-meter silver medalist Michael Frater and retired Jamaican footballer Ricardo Gardner were also reportedly driving in the convoy, People reports.

“Germaine Mason, 34, Jamaican-born athlete and former national high jumper, died in a motorcycle crash this morning,” the Jamaica Constabulary tweeted.

We send out thought out to Germaine‘s loved ones during this time.

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