The South African community is mourning the loss of former high jump world champion Jacques Freitag, who went missing last month and was later found dead. The 42-year-old athlete achieved the world title in 2003 in Paris and participated in the 2004 Olympics. His family has not made any comments on the situation, but his sister, Chrissie Lewis, had reached out for help on social media after he went missing.
Freitag’s body was discovered by police in a field near a cemetery in Pretoria. However, formal identification of the body has not yet been done by family members. It is reported that Freitag struggled with drug addiction following the end of his athletics career. This tragic incident raises concerns and leaves many in shock as details surrounding his disappearance and death remain unclear.
The investigation into Freitag’s death is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to this terrible outcome. The South African community mourns the loss of a talented athlete who faced personal struggles in his life. This heartbreaking story serves as a reminder of the challenges that athletes often face once their sports careers come to an end.