Who was Shaun Pickering? British Olympian and Commonwealth Games Medalist Dead at 61

Shaun Pickering was a shot putter who represented Great Britain in the Olympic Games and Wales in the Commonwealth Games. He won a Bronze medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games representing Wales and finished 27th at the 1998 Olympics.

He was a member of the Welsh Athletics Hall of Fame. He won 5 Welsh shot put titles, 5 Welsh discus throw titles, and 9 Welsh hammer throw titles. He was the son of British commentator, Ron Pickering and Olympian Jean Pickering.

Many people have shared their condolences after his death was announced.

“It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing today of our beloved Shaun Pickering. Shaun did so much for athletics and to carry on the amazing legacy of his parents Ron and Jen. All our hearts go out to Shaun’s family and friends at this dreadfully sad time,” The Shaun Pickering Memorial Fund, a Charity aimed at helping aspiring British Athletes, also wrote.

“Everyone at Brits Athletics is so saddened to hear this news today. Shaun loved the sport passionately and cared deeply for the athletes and his many friends across the sport,” the Official Twitter page of British Athletics also wrote.