Athlete Alan Vera died after playing a football match with his friends: what happened to him?

After spending months fighting for his life, the United States Wrestling Association, USA Wrestling, confirmed that Cuban athlete Alan Vera had passed awayThose close to the fighter started a collection to financially support his wife and young daughter.

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What happened to Alan Vera?

In July 2024, Alan Vera was playing soccer with his friends. In the middle of the sporting event, the fighter suffered a cardiac arrest, which is why he had to be transferred to a nearby medical center.

Those close to the 33-year-old athlete confirmed that this passed away on the evening of Monday, September 23, 2024, after an unexpected infection shut down his body.

Who was Alan Vera?

Alan Rivera born in CubHe began his career in sports representing his country’s national team in Greco-Roman wrestling. In 2015 he won bronze at the Pan American Games and a year later he won gold at the Pan American Championships.

After emigrating to the United States, she began her journey to compete on the national team, which she represented for 4 years. During her career, she won a silver and a bronze for the U.S. at the Pan American Championships and several senior national titles.

“Vera was known for his exciting wrestling style, which often included high-width throws and strong ground-and-pound skills that led to many exhibitions on the mat. However, he will be remembered most for the kind of man he was, a positive, friendly, and optimistic person who brought joy to those around him.“, highlighted USA Wrestling.

On a personal level, Alan Vera was the husband of two-time Olympic champion Elena Pirozkhova, with whom he recently had his first child, Alina. Relatives started a GoFundMe fundraiser where they have collected more than $43,000 to help the widow with the expenses of her young daughter.

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