Robbie Fitzgibbon: Former Great Britain athlete dies aged 28

The athletics scene is in mourning: Former middle-distance runner Robbie Fitzgibbon has died at just 28 years old! "It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of one of our most valued athletes," said "Brighton Phoenix", the club of the multiple participant in European Championships and Diamond League races, in a statement. Fitzgibbon was the epitome of a runner, "the embodiment of all the values that Phoenix stands for" ... if(kmmIsMobi…

British athlete Robbie Fitzgibbon, who represented Great Britain at the European Championships, has died at the age of 28, the club Brighton Phoenix announced, writes Sky News, according to Mediafax. Fitzgibbon began his career as an athlete at the age of 12, competing for Brighton Phoenix, and quickly progressed to represent Great Britain at major international competitions, including the European Championships and several stages of the Diamond…

Robbie Fitzgibbon: Former Great Britain athlete dies aged 28

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Robbie Fitzgibbon was a standout junior runner before finishing 13th in the 1500m at the London Anniversary Games in 2017, and was a well-known figure in the athletics community