Braian Toledo died: the memory of other Argentine athletes on social networks

02/27/2020 - 9:09

• Clarín.com
• sports

The news surprised everyone at dawn on Thursday. The Argentine athlete Braian Toledo died at age 26 after falling off his motorcycle while traveling on Route 40, in the Buenos Aires town of Marcos Paz, from where he was a native.

With the passing of the hours, the memory of other Argentine athletes began to emerge on social networks. Each post had a common denominator: sadness and pain at the unexpected departure of who was an Argentine Olympic team member who participated in the London 2012 Games and Rio de Janeiro 2016.

"Devastated! People like Braian Toledo should be eternal, " said gymnast Federico Molinari , along with a photograph that can be seen with the javelin thrower.

Devastated! People like @braiantoledo should be eternal. I want to remind you with this photo friend, where you are very happy doing what you always loved to do: help others without asking anything in return.
I wish for this world many more Braian, a type of another planet! #QEPD pic.twitter.com/hMuNj3tGUt

"Heartbreaking, incomprehensible," wrote former tennis player Martín Vasallo Argüello , while rower Brian Rosso tweeted: "Today the sport is in mourning." "Deep sadness over the death of Brian Toledo. My condolences and the strongest hug to his family," added Sergio Hernandez , coach of the Argentine basketball team.

Braian Toledo died and there is no comfort.
Piercing.
Incomprehensible.
May you rest, champion. May your path remain the beacon for thousands of kids and kids. pic.twitter.com/yqrFNNyR04

"Extraordinary generous humble sportsman always in solidarity with others," said Gerardo Werthein , the president of the Argentine Olympic Committee, while former Puma Agustín Pichot reminded him: "How sad about Braian Toledo. Great athlete and better person. My thoughts with all your family".

How sad about Braian Toledo. Great athlete and better person. My thoughts with all his family.

In addition, Magdalena Aicega and Inés Arrondo (former Lionesses), Pedro Ibarra (de los Leones), Eduardo Gallardo (Handball coach) and María Laura Abalo (former T-shirt) also dedicated some emotional words.

We have lost a great person our dear Braian Toledo. Extraordinary generous humble sportsman always in solidarity with others. Dear Braian QEPD We will miss you so much. We will pray for you. My condolences to the whole family in this heartbreaking and sad moment.

I never had the pleasure of knowing him well, but everyone who knew you spoke wonders about you! Rest in peace Brian 🌟😢🙌 pic.twitter.com/RtKKZN2x4w

One of the saddest news. @brainfinitoledo dear, I was lucky to meet you a couple of years ago, you were a person of light, you radiated a love as I have rarely seen. I can't believe you left. RIP. All the strength and love for your family pic.twitter.com/7iK08Rw4Gu

Very sad news. One of the best athletes in Argentina: Braian Toledo. Today the sport is in mourning, my condolences to family and friends 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/L1zM9psoZm

Deep sadness over the death of Brian Toledo. My condolences and the strongest hug to his family. QUEPD Champion, thanks for your example.

Amazing about Brian! It can not be believed ! Great athlete and best person! You will be missed friend!
My condolences to all the flia! QEPD Brian dear !! ❤️

QEPD https://t.co/ArtNk0qzMv

I can not believe it. I want to believe that I still didn't wake up
One of the best athletes I met. I do not fall. https://t.co/LZ2UlE2QKx

Until always little one. We are broken with sadness. You always fought her, always in solidarity, always helping others and carrying the flag of this country with such pride. You will be missed Braian ... pic.twitter.com/ab8jJEMcMk

He was a great athlete and an excellent person ... QEPD Brian