German gymnast dies suddenly at age 16

by time news

2023-11-22 21:37:16

German gymnast Mia Sophie Litke, a member of the German national team in this sport, died suddenly last Thursday in Fellbach-Schmiden. The young athlete was only 16 years old.

The German Gymnastics Federation expressed dismay at the training center of the German gymnastics team in Fellbach-Schmiden, as well as at the gymnastics centers in Berlin and Ulm, where the deceased athlete lived and trained.

A rising career

Mia Lietke moved to the German gymnastics team center in Fellbach-Schmiden in January this year. Previously, she had trained for six years at the RSG federal base in Berlin, where her family currently lives.

His club was TSC Berlin, with which he had a successful start in the Bundesliga. In 2022, Mia Sophie became German youth basketball champion and runner-up in the All-Around.

Investigations continue

So far the causes of the sudden death of the young German gymnast are unknown. Authorities continue investigations, including the autopsy, in order to define the circumstances of Mia Sohpie Lietke’s death.

The young gymnast was highly appreciated by her teammates and coaches “due to her open and honest character,” notes the German Gymnastics Federation. Mia Sophie Lietke was working hard to achieve her dream: to participate in the 2028 Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles, the federation added.

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