Ian Carlos Gonçalves de Matos, was a Brazilian diver.
Ian Matos competed in the men’s synchronized 3 metre springboard at the 2016 Summer Olympics, where he and Luiz Outerelo finished 8th out of 8 teams.
Ian Matos won three bronzes at the 2010 South American Games.
Ian Matos was born on 24th April, 1989.
Ian Matos Cause Of Death
Olympic diver Ian Matos die aged 32 on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, following illness after suffering from a lung infection.
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The Brazilian had spent two months in hospital before his condition worsened on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
Ian Matos initially sought medical attention earlier this year because of an infection in his throat which later spread to his stomach and lungs.
Brazil’s Olympic Committee said in a statement: “We are profoundly saddened to have received the news of the premature death of the Olympic diver Ian Matos, aged just 32.
“Team Brazil acknowledges his contribution to the evolution of the discipline.
“Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.”
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