A tragic accident occurred at a high school track and field meet at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, where a hammer thrown by a competitor struck and killed Wade Langston, 57, the father of a participant. The incident unfolded when the hammer cleared safety barriers, leading to Langston being fatally hit as he attempted to shield his wife and son. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. UCCS Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet expressed condolences, and the event was subsequently canceled. Fatalities in track and field events, particularly due to the hammer throw, are uncommon.