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Athlete killed by lightning while training for Olympic qualifier

Surfers take part in farewell ceremony to Olympic surfer hopeful Katherine Diaz at el Tunco beach in Tamanique, El Salvador, March 23, 2021. [REUTERS]

El Salvadoran surfer Katherine Diaz has been killed after being struck by lightning while training for a qualifying tournament for the Tokyo Olympics.

The 22-year-old was struck just after entering the water on Friday at El Tunco Beach, about 10 miles (16km) south of capital San Salvador, local media reported.

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