A high school athlete has died after collapsing during track practice at his school in Nebraska.
18-year-old Hunter Palmer was a student at Wisner-Pilger High School when he suddenly collapsed Friday and died later at a nearby hospital.
The multitalented student also played basketball and was an all-district running back in football.
He recently committed to play for Midland University’s football team.
The school opened up for grieving students and staff on Friday and Saturday.
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“Heaven gained a great young man,” said Palmer’s football coach, Jeff Jamrog.
“Our hearts are heavy and we are all suffering with the pain of the loss of Hunter Palmer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Palmer family, friends, and the Wisner-Pilger community.”
A day before his death, Palmer competed at a meet and cleared his personal best in the high jump, winning the event. He also participated in a relay race, with his team coming in second.
The high school senior also enjoyed wrestling, golf, and baseball, according to his obituary.
He was just days away from graduating. Officials have not shared what may have led to the teen’s sudden death.
Many prayers to his family and friends as they deal with this horrible moment. It has to be a crushing moment to one day be getting ready to see your loved one graduate high school and head off to college for bigger and better things and then suddenly have to plan his funeral after he collapsed during practice.
