Kitefoiler JJ Rice, 18, dies weeks before Olympic debut The 18-year-old was set to become the first Caucasian to represent Tonga at an Olympic Games. His father confirmed his death on Saturday.

Teen kitefoiler Jackson James Rice, who was seeking to become the first caucasian to represent Tonga in the Olympics, died in a diving accident this past weekend.

Jackson James Rice has tragically died in a diving accident aged 18 just weeks before being due to compete at the Paris Olympics.

U.S.-born kitefoiler J.J. Rice dies at age 18 in diving accident weeks before his Olympics debut June 17, 2024 / 10:52 AM EDT / CBS/AP ...

Tongan kitefoiler Jeakson James Rice, who was chosen to compete at the Paris Olympics, has died in a diving accident, Matangi Tonga reported on Monday.

18-year-old kite-foiler Jackson James Rice died in a diving accident just weeks before he was set to compete in the Olympics.

Teen athlete J.J. Rice passed away at 18 weeks before he was set to debut at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The teenage athlete, who was set to represent Tonga at the upcoming Paris Games, died just weeks before his Olympic debut. United States-born kitefoiler J.J. Rice, who was set to represent Tonga ...

Kitefoiler JJ Rice died in a diving accident recently before he was to make his Olympics debut later this summer. Courtesy World Sailing Association June 17 (UPI) --Teen kitefoiler Jackson James ...

Kitefoiler Jackson James Rice, who was gearing up to represent Tonga at the Paris Olympics, has died aged 18. The athlete, who was known as JJ Rice, died on Saturday while free diving from a boat in ...