When at Athlete Dies During a Sporting Competition, It Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

When at athlete dies during a sporting competition, it is most likely that the media will react by stressing:

• A) The coach as being culpable
• B) The respective sport governing body as being culpable
• C) The outcome as tragic and freak accident where no one, necessarily, is culpable, except perhaps the athlete him/herself
• D) The broader culture of risk in sport as to blame

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