The 16-year-old athlete became the German junior champion in hoops in 2022, and second overall. Furthermore, he was recently included in the German national team and started as a candidate for participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to Mia’s family at this difficult time and wish them great strength to cope with this sad tragedy. We will always remember Mia as an athlete, but most of all as a person” – can be read on the website of the association.
The young girl was immediately taken to the intensive care unit of the Berlin hospital after her sudden illness, the doctors fought for Lietke’s life for four days, but unfortunately they could not save her.
The athlete’s coach, the former world champion of Polish origin, was ranked eighth Magdalena Brzeskat was also devastated by the girl’s death and highlighted Mia Sophie Lietke’s talent as well as her respect for sports.
Rest in peace, my Angel! Mia, you will always be in our hearts. This is simply unfair, it shouldn’t have happened this way!
– reads Brzeska’s Instagram post.
(Cover photo: German Gymnastics Association)
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2023-11-21 15:09:00
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