An official at an athletics event in the Germany city of Dusseldorf has died after being speared in the throat with a javelin.
The 74-year-old man was rushed to hospital after the accident on Sunday but died of his injuries.
The official,Dieter Strack,had gone to measure a throw but was hit by a javelin before it hit the ground according to the local media.
The competition was called off after the accident.
The 15-year-old competitor who threw the javelin is currently receiving psychological counselling

So sad.

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