TEXAS is mourning the devastating loss of a promising young athlete who passed away after collapsing during training.

Gage Broomall, just 20 years old, was taking part in a routine cross-country practice at Odessa College when the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon.

The second-year student-athlete from Hallsville, Texas , reportedly collapsed at the very start of the session, prompting immediate calls for medical assistance.

Emergency personnel arrived swiftly and did everything they could to help but despite their best efforts Gage sadly could not be revived.

Odessa College confirmed his passing in an emotional statement sharing that their entire community has been left heartbroken by the sudden loss.

The college said: "Gage was a valued member of the Odessa College Wrangler

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