20-year-old Tufts University lacrosse player Madie Nicpon died after tragically choking during a hot dog eating contest over the weekend.
A 20-year-old Tufts University lacrosse player has died ... after she tragically choked during a hot dog eating contest over the weekend.-- a junior on the Jumbos' lax squad -- was participating in a competitive eating event off-campus on Saturday when something went horribly wrong.... authorities said Nicpon fell unconscious after choking, and was rushed to the hospital after first responders got to the scene.
Thousands of students came out to the campus to mourn the loss of Nicpon shortly after her death Sunday evening ... surrounding her jersey with candles and remembering her fondly."We are beyond heartbroken to share the news of the passing of junior Madie Nicpon -- 'Scooter,'" the Tufts lax team wrote on Instagram."Scooter was a true friend and teammate. She truly valued her relationships with her teammates and coaches.
"Her reach was far beyond our team -- she was a true connector on campus and touched every single person she met."Nicpon had played in several games in her first two years for the Jumbos, and was expected to be a key contributor this season.
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