Surfer Katherine Diaz Dead at 22 After Being Struck by Lightning
The woman called El Salvador’s “top surfer” has been laid to rest after passing away in a freak weather accident. Katherine Diaz, 22, died on Friday (Mar. 19) while training in the waters near her home in El Tunco, according to the Washington Post. The death sent shockwaves throughout the sports world, as this young surfing talent was taken just as the sport was about to make its debut at this year’s Tokyo Games. With tributes pouring in for this “great warrior,” here’s what you need to know about the late Katherine Diaz.