Should an athletic event be cancelled when faced with a death, albeit an accidental one?

Should an athletic event be cancelled when faced with a death, albeit an accidental one?

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Yes, to pay respects to the family and the athlete who passed away.
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No, the athlete would have wanted the event to continue.
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Perhaps if the circumstances surrounding the accident were preventable. It would be irresponsible for the organizers to proceed.
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After the death of a Georgian athlete on the luge track, the organizing body considered canceling the Olympic event.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/15/AR2010021500168.html



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