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Tragedy as swimmer Kenneth To dies at age 26

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Former Australian Olympic swimmer Kenneth To has died, age 26. 

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The former silver medal-winning swimmer became ill during training in Florida.

The Hong Kong-born born swimmer moved to Sydney when he was two and won silver as part of the 400 metre medley relay squad at the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona.

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“(To) felt unwell at a training session and was taken to hospital where sadly, he passed away,” A spokesperson for the Hong Kong Sports Institute said.

“Kenneth was known as a truly exceptional person, warm, funny and kind.”

The cause of death was not immediately clear.

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