Australian Olympic javelin thrower Jarrod Bannister has died suddenly in the Netherlands.
The 33-year-old, who won gold at the Delhi Commonwealth Games in 2010 and represented Australia at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, has been living and training in the Netherlands with his girlfriend.
Reports claim the Olympian’s death was not suspicious.
R.I.P Jarrod Bannister. A talented athlete with so much more to give. You will be missed. ❤️
— Sally Pearson OAM (@sallypearson) February 9, 2018
89.02m 🌹
— Kim Mickle (@kimmickle) February 8, 2018
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@jarrodbannister your happy vibe I will always remember mate. Rest In Peace
— Nick Bromley (@Bromdog) February 8, 2018
Our thoughts are with Bannister’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Grace is the Digital Content Editor at New Idea. Grace is a lifestyle junkie who has previously interned at Dolly, Stellar and marie claire, as well having written in the fashion and beauty sections at Finder.com.au. When not working, you can find Grace heading for the slopes, playing with her pup or stuck in a seemingly endless Instagram scroll.
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