Shawn Barber had been in poor health for quite some time before dying at the age of 29. Several conspiracy theorists have already raised their hands, alleging that it may have been the vaccines.
There is no formal confirmation that the Canadian athlete had the immunization, although he was most likely inoculated. Barber died on Wednesday at his Texas home as a consequence of medical complications, according to a statement released by the University of Akron sports department.
Barber earned three NCAA championships with the University of Akron’s track and field team. Shawn won a gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games and was a finalist for the 2016 Rio Olympics. His highest vault was six meters, which he accomplished on January 15, 2016, in Reno, Nevada, and still retains the Canadian record.
Barber Almost Banned From the Olympics
Shawn Barber died on January 17, 2024, from health issues. According to CNN, the Canadian athlete has been ill and in poor health for quite some time. And as soon as the news of Barber’s death spread on social media, conspiracy theorists sprang up, wondering whether the athlete had been vaccinated.
It’s unknown whether Shawn was inoculated or not. The 29-year-old has been out of the public eye for a long time. If he had used social media, we would have known his thoughts on vaccinations and whether he had ever received one. Shawn, as a professional athlete, is likely to have received vaccinations.
Most professional athletes receive vaccinations, while there are a few exceptions, such as Novak Djokovic, Kyrie Irving, and Aaron Rodgers. And, while few believe immunizations caused Barber’s death, some believe the athlete’s 2016 statement was fabricated. Barber Almost Banned Despite testing positive for cocaine, Barber was able to compete in the Rio Olympics without being banned.
The player claimed he took the chemical during a sexual encounter with a woman. The day before his anticipated participation in the Canadian Championships and Rio selection trials, Barber advertised on Craigslist’s “casual encounter” section. He stated that he wanted to meet a lady who was drug and disease-free.
Barber then agreed to see a mother of two and another man in their hotel room. According to the report, the lady used cocaine on her way to visit Barber. Shawn stated that he was unaware that kissing the lady could result in the absorption of opiates. Some scoffed at Barber’s story at the time, but many people remember it now.
Shawn Barber Family
Barber, the 2015 Beijing World Champion, was survived by his mother Ann, father George, and brother David. Barber remained single and had no children. In 2017, the athlete came out as homosexual. He confessed his homosexuality in a Facebook post. He wrote, “Gay and proud!”
“I’d want to thank my parents for their tremendous support. I’m still developing as a person, and I have an excellent support system. My parents are my strongest supporters and have helped me through a lot. “You will always be my friends, and I adore you!”
Shawn was born in New Mexico and holds both Canadian and American citizenship because his father was born in Ontario, Canada. George previously competed in the pole vault at the 1983 World Championships. Barber never talked about his family to the media. However, in 2015, CBC Sports learned of Shawn’s father, George,’s 2007 felony conviction on charges of having a sexual interaction with a child while working at a US high school.
According to an Athletics Canada document dated November 5, 2015, George was no longer a member in good standing. When asked for comment by CBC Sports, Shawn stated, “Athletics Canada did what they felt they had to do.”
“My father never held an official position with Athletics Canada, so this is practically a non-issue. My father has always been supportive of me, and I am confident he will continue to be my biggest fan and supporter in whatever I decide to do.”
