“RIP”: Track and Field World Mourns Loss of Virginia’s 23-Year-Old NCAA Star
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2021: NCAA Division III Outdoor All-America- 10,000m |
2021: NCAA Division III Outdoor National Qualifier- 5,000m, 10,000 m |
2021: USTFCCCA Outdoor All-South/Southeast Region- 5,000m, 10,000m |
2021: VaSID Outdoor All-State- Distance |
2021: ODAC Outdoor Champion- 10,000m |
2021: ODAC Outdoor All-Conference- 5,000m |
2021: USTFCCCA Indoor All-South/Southeast Region- 1-mile, 3,000m, 5,000m |
2021: VaSID Indoor All-State: Distance |
2021: ODAC Indoor All-Conference- 1-mile, 3,000m, 5,000m |
The untimely passing of such a talent has caused ripples across the track community, and many from across the globe have paid tribute and expressed their condolences.
Frank Csorba’s legacy won’t be forgotten
Several “RIP” messages filled the comments section of the Lynchburg Distance’s tribute post. Csorba’s fans remembered the 2022 NCAA Division III South Region Cross Country Championships talent by celebrating his legacy. In the 8K race, Csorba achieved a second-place finish with a time of 25 minutes, 16.3 seconds. Recalling that, one fan said they would miss the track and field star’s legacy, which he created at a young age. “Rest in peace, Frank. Your legacy will never be forgotten.”
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His death may remind people of other names like Flo-Jo and Torie Bowie. However, Flo-Jo (38) passed away in her sleep due to a seizure, whereas Bowie (32) passed away due to complications of childbirth. So Csorba’s death comes across as a very shocking case.
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Notably, during his last race during the 2022 season, the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships, he fell ill with an asthma attack and could not finish the race. But that did not deter him from achieving what he could in the following seasons. Indeed, with such determination, he would have added more moments for the records book had he continued his journey. His words after Raleigh relays reflected that. He was asked about his plan ahead.
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He had revealed, “Either 5k or 10k is the focus.” He had also ruled out taking part in 20k, since according to him, “I don’t do well of doubles.” But his future plans are never to reach fruition, as a fan expressed with heavy hearts, “My heart hurts..” But Csorba was not quite sure about his participation in the Raleigh relays.
A six First-Team All-American honors across three seasons, told after the race, “I actually told Jake yesterday…our coach…I didn’t want to run today…training has not been going well…” Thankfully, he changed his mind, which was why the enthusiasts could see the champion one last time. Because of the huge number of accolades as a celebrated student-athlete at Lynchburg Athletics, enthusiasts acknowledged his contribution to the sport, “A huge light in this sport and for Lynchburg.” Recalling Csorba’s compassionate nature, one fan wrote, “One of the kindest dudes I’ve ever known.” As he leaves for a better world beyond race, competition, and tension, we pray for eternal bliss for his soul!
Edited by:
Suman Varandani