As condolences pour in following the unexpected passing of T&T sprinter Deon Lendore, the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee remembers the three-time Olympian and bronze medallist as an inspiration and motivation both on and off the track.

Lendore, 29, was involved in a car accident in Texas on Monday.

Originally from Arima, Lendore most recently represented T&T at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Japan last year.

At the 2012 London Olympic Games, he earned a bronze medal in the 4x400m.

He also competed in the 2016 Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.

Lendore also won three bronze medals in the World Indoor Championships and was a 4×400 bronze medalist at the Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru back in 2019.

See the full statement from the TTOC below:  

Words cannot adequately express our sadness at the devastating and untimely loss of 3x Olympian and  Olympic and World Championship bronze medalist Deon Lendore who has been an  inspiration and motivation to us all both on an off the track.

Deon has flown the Trinidad and Tobago flag with pride, honor , patriotism and an indomitable will throughout his career while helping and inspiring many. We express our deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, teammates, coaches, Abilene Club , Community of Arima and all who he would have touched. It is a sad day for the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic and  Commonwealth Sport Movement. 

May Deon Rest and Sleep In Eternal Peace.