“Can’t Comprehend” – Family Shocked as Seemingly Healthy Former Olympic Swimmer Dies Suddenly at Age 43
Credit: Facebook / Helen Smart
The sports world is mourning the loss of a seemingly healthy former British Olympic athlete who passed away under unknown circumstances.
The Daily Mirror reported that Helen Smart, who represented Team Great Britain as a swimmer in the Olympics before becoming a teacher, died at the age of 43 on Tuesday.
The cause of Smith’s demise is unknown at this time. Her family described the death as “sudden” and were shocked by her passing.
Smart’s accolades as an athlete were absolutely sterling. E News notes, she had many notable accomplishments as a swimmer.
Smart won the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in 1998 and proceeded to take home silver medals at the World and European Championships.