World champion pole vaulter, Shawn Barber, who came out as gay in 2017, has died at just 29 from medical complications.
Barber died on Wednesday (17 January) from medical complications at his home in Kingswood, Texas, his agent, Paul Doyle told media.
His agent shared news of Barber’s passing on Instagram a day after the athlete’s death.
Doyle captioned the post: “A friend that will never be forgotten. Canadian Olympic Pole Vaulter Shawn Barber has passed away.”