Coverage dated June 16, 2024

Teen kitefoiler JJ Rice dies month before Olympics debut

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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.

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The Boston Globe
US-born Tonga kitefoiler J.J. Rice, chosen for Paris Olypmics, dies in diving accident (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Jun 16, 2024
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Jackson James Rice was to be the first caucasian to represent Tonga at an Olympic games. His death occurred Saturday at Faleloa, on the island of Ha’apai in the Tonga archipelago.
UPI
Teen kitefoiler JJ Rice dies month before Olympics debut (opens UPI)
Published Jun 16, 2024
UPI's feed description
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.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
US-born Tonga kitefoiler chosen for Paris Olympics dies in diving accident (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jun 16, 2024
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
J.J. Rice, 18, died Saturday on the island of Ha’apai in the Tonga archipelago in a free-diving accident, the Matangi Tonga newspaper reported.
CBS News
U.S.-born kitefoiler J.J. Rice dies at age 18 in diving accident weeks before his Olympics debut (opens CBS News)
Published Jun 16, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Jackson James Rice was set to become the first Caucasian to represent Tonga at an Olympic Games.
WMUR
US-born Tonga kitefoiler chosen for Paris Olympics dies in diving accident at age 18 (opens WMUR)
Published Jun 16, 2024
WMUR's feed description
United States-born kitefoiler J.J. Rice, who was to represent Tonga at the Paris Olympics, has died in a diving accident.