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Olympic and world medallist Deon Lendore dies in car accident aged 29

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Trinidad and Tobago Olympian Deon Lendore has died aged 29 in a car accident in Texas, USA. The 400-meter sprinter competed in 3 Olympics -- including the 2020 Tokyo games -- and won the bronze medal in the 4x400 meter at the 2012 games in London. Texas DPS said Lendore was pronounced dead at the scene. Lendore also won silver in the World 4x400m in 2015.