Tunisian Olympic sailor Guezguez, 17, dies after boat capsizes

Eya Guezguez, a Tunisian sailor, died after her boat capsized while she was training at sea with Sarra, her twin sister. Sarra survived the accident. International Olympic Committee said on Monday.

According to the IOC the pair’s vessel was damaged by strong winds while they were in training with the Tunisian team. The IOC did no specify the location of the accident.

Guezguez was paired with her twin in Tokyo for the 49er FX competition.

Thomas Bach, IOC President, addressed Guezguez in an address. “an inspiring talent and role model for her athletes’ generation.”Bach claimed that her Tokyo participation was with her sister “will continue to motivate girls everywhere.”

“Our thoughts are with her family, friends and the Olympic community in Tunisia,”Bach added.

(Reporting by Amy Tennery, New York; Editing By Will Dunham).