Shaun Pickering Death: How did Shaun Pickering die?

Shaun Pickering was 61 years old when he was announced dead on May 11, 2023. No cause of death was announced. 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 also won a Bronze medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games representing Wales and finished 27th at the 1998 Olympics. He was the son of British commentator, Ron Pickering and Olympian Jean Pickering.

“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.

“Incredibly sad news to wake up to. Shaun was a really good man and a pillar of the athletics community. He will deeply be missed,” Olympic Gold Medalist, Greg Rutherford wrote in a social media post.