Jacques Freitag

2024 - 7 - 2

South African High Jump Champion Found Dead - Shocking Details Unveiled

High Jump Champion - Jacques Freitag - Mental Health in Sports - Pretoria - South Africa - World Athletics

๐Ÿšจ Former world high jump champion discovered with gunshot wounds near a cemetery in Pretoria ๐Ÿšจ #JacquesFreitag #SouthAfrica #SportsNews

Jacques Freitag, the 2003 world high jump gold medallist, has been tragically found dead with gunshot wounds near a cemetery in Pretoria, South Africa. The 42-year-old athlete, who was a former world champion in high jump, had been missing for several weeks before his body was discovered. His sister, Chrissie Lewis, had made a public plea for help in locating him just days before this shocking revelation.

Freitag's untimely death has sent shockwaves through the sports community, with fans and fellow athletes mourning the loss of a talented and beloved sportsman. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, adding to the mystery and sadness of the situation. Authorities are working to unravel the events leading to his tragic end, and investigations are ongoing to determine what happened to the esteemed high jumper.

In a tragic twist of events, the body of Jacques Freitag was found dumped near a cemetery, further deepening the mystery and raising questions about the chain of events that led to his demise. His accomplishments as a world champion and his sudden death have sparked discussions on the fragility of life and the uncertainties that come with fame and success in the sports world.

As the sports world grapples with the loss of this legendary high jumper, tributes and condolences pour in from across the globe, highlighting the impact Freitag had on the athletics community. His legacy as a world champion and his unexpected passing serve as a reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the need to cherish every moment.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Athletics Weekly"

Jacques Freitag, 2003 world high jump champion, found dead in ... (Athletics Weekly)

Jacques Freitag, the 2003 world high jump gold medallist, has been found dead with gunshot wounds near a cemetery in Pretoria, South Africa. The 42-year-old was ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Independent Online"

Former world champion high jumper Jacques Freitag found dead in ... (Independent Online)

The 42-year-old Freitag had been missing for a few weeks, and his sister Chrissie Lewis spoke to the media last week to appeal for assistance as the search ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Citizen"

High jumper Jacques Freitag found dead in Pretoria โ€” reports (Citizen)

Former world champion high jumper Jacques Freitag's body has been found in Pretoria, days after he'd gone missing, according to reports.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Mirror US"

Ex-world high jump champion shot dead with body found dumped in ... (The Mirror US)

Former South African world high jump champion Jacques Freitag has been found shot dead with his body dumped two weeks after going missing.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Rekord East"

Body of missing former world champion found near Pretoria Cemetery (Rekord East)

The body of Jacques Freitag, a former world high jump champion, was discovered with gunshot wounds near the Zandfontein cemetery.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Sun"

Ex-Olympics star Jacques Freitag shot dead and his body dumped ... (The Sun)

WORLD high jump gold medallist Jacques Freitag has been found dead with bullet wounds in a field in South Africa - two weeks after his mysterious disa.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The South African"

RIP: Former SA world champion Jacques Freitag found dead (The South African)

The deceased body of Jacques Freitag, the former SA world high jump champion, has reportedly been found with gunshot wounds.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "News24"

Body believed to be that of missing high jump champion Jacques ... (News24)

Police have found a body believed to be that of missing world champ athlete Jacques Freitag in Hercules, Pretoria West.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "World Athletics"

Freitag, 2003 world high jump champion, dies | NEWS | World Athletics (World Athletics)

According to news reports from South Africa, Freitag had been missing for two weeks before, tragically, his body was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Police ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "msnNOW"

Former world champion high jumper Jacques Freitag found dead in ... (msnNOW)

The 42-year-old Freitag had been missing for a few weeks, and his sister Chrissie Lewis spoke to the media last week to appeal for assistance as the search ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "TimesLIVE"

Former world high jump champion Jacques Freitag found murdered ... (TimesLIVE)

Former world high jump champion Jacques Freitag is reported to have been found deceased near the Zandfontein cemetery in Andeon, in the Hercules policing ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Algoa FM"

SA's world high jump champion found murdered near cemetery (Algoa FM)

Gauteng Police have confirmed the murder of former high-jump world champion Jacques Freitag.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Citizen"

Jacques Freitag: Downward drug spiral of former SA world high ... (Citizen)

Stade de France to Zandfontein cemetery: What made one-time golden boy of SA athletics Jacques Freitag go astray?

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

South African police find body of former high jump world champ ... (ABC News)

Media reports say South African police have discovered the body of former high jump world champion Jacques Freitag after he went missing last month.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Independent"

Former high jump world champion Jacques Freitag found shot dead ... (The Independent)

Freitag, 42, went missing last month and his body has now been found by South African police with gunshot wounds.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Citizen"

Jacques Freitag: Chain-smoking former high jump star's mysterious ... (Citizen)

More pieces of the murder mystery puzzle of Jacques Freitag have come to light as staff at a guesthouse recall the ex-athlete's movements.

Explore the last week