'Tragedy': How did a physical monster with 193cm height and 100kg weight... suddenly pass away at a young age? "Cause of death unclear"

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It is a tragedy. A 19-year-old American rugby prodigy, who boasted overwhelming physical conditions and skills while dreaming of the world stage, suddenly collapsed during team training and passed away.

U.S. media 'CBS News' reported on the 8th (Korea time) that "Dominick Peterson, a sophomore rugby star at St. Mary's College, one of America's top-tier rugby powerhouses, died suddenly during training," adding that "the family and local sports community are deeply saddened by this tragic news."

According to Peterson's father, Robert Peterson, he maintained peak physical condition all summer by running up a neighborhood hill until just before moving into the dormitory on the 30th of last month. However, only five days after entering the dormitory, while conducting running training with teammates in Moraga, California, he suddenly collapsed and ultimately passed away. The family is agonizing to determine the exact cause of death for their son, who was in the best health.

Peterson, possessing an overwhelming physique of 193cm height and 100kg weight, quickly stood out after being selected as one of the top U-19 rugby players nationwide in the United States. He had already played across rugby powerhouse nations such as New Zealand, Australia, and Japan, and was a promising offensive resource growing with goals to enter the adult and global stages.

Ken Flax, a close family friend and former member of the U.S. Olympic team, told 'CBS News' that "while he has seen numerous promising players during his playing career, Dominick possessed all the qualities and physique to become world-class." He added, "He was a player with such a bright future that it seemed unbelievable, equipped with determination, passion, and excellent character."

The family cannot hide their grief over the sudden tragic news of Peterson, the youngest of three siblings who was mature and affectionate. Mother Rose Peterson decided to establish the Dominick Peterson Memorial Fund in cooperation with St. Mary's College so that her son's tragedy would not be in vain. This fund is intended to be used for the development of college and youth rugby programs across the United States and to support men's rugby programs at schools.

The school held a memorial mass the day after Peterson passed away. Teammates, coaching staff, and numerous figures from the rugby community attended to bid farewell to the late student. The family plans to continue Peterson's legacy of devoting his passion to spreading rugby by working to establish a legacy for the development of rugby in the United States.

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