Kiwi triathlete and former New Zealand Olympian Shane Reed has died of brain cancer, aged 49.
Reed competed at the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008, where teammate Bevan Docherty claimed bronze.
Reed also won three ITU Aquathlon World titles, with his last being in 2004.
"This devastating news has shattered the Triathlon and Multisport community," World Triathlon said in a statement.
"Shane, a quiet achiever, has had multiple sporting achievements to his name over the years including representing New Zealand at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, claiming many ITU [as World Triathlon was formerly known] World Cup medals and earning three World Aquathlon titles.
"World Triathlon offers condolences and support to Shane's family, friends and teammates and would like to pay tribute to Shane Reed with this video, honouring the exceptional athlete, friend and role model that he will be remembered as."
