What happened to Shaun Pickering?

Shaun Pickering, well decorated Welsh athlete who represented Great Britain in the Olympic Games in the ’90s, has been reported dead. No cause of death was revealed. He died at age 61 on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

“Everyone at Welsh Athletics is sad to hear the news that ‘Hall of Fame’ inductee, multiple Welsh Champion, and record holder, Shaun Pickering has passed away. Our thoughts are with Shaun’s friends and family at this sad time,” the Welsh Athletics social media page also expressed their condolences.

He won a Bronze medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games representing Wales and finished 27th at the 1998 Olympics.

“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.

Pickering 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.