Jackson James Rice, an extraordinary young man, tragically passed away at 18. He was weeks away from debuting in the Olympics in Paris as the first Caucasian to compete for Tonga.
Jackson died on June 15 while free diving from a boat in Tonga. He experienced a shallow water blackout, a condition where a person loses consciousness after holding their breath for an extended period in shallow water. This often results from hyperventilating before a dive, which lowers CO2 levels and delays the urge to breathe.
When his body was found beneath the boat, resuscitation attempts failed. His sister shared the sad news on Facebook.
Born in the United States, Jackson moved to Tonga with his British parents, who managed a hotel in Ha’apai. He considered himself a Tongan.

Jackson qualified for the Olympics in kite foil racing, a competitive form of kite surfing involving hyper foils.
Related Posts
admin
·
February 27, 2026
·
Political discussion in the United States continues to intensify, with public figures from across the entertainment industry weighing in on current events. Since returning to the White…
admin
·
February 27, 2026
·
Recent reports claim that Barron Trump, 19-year-old son of Donald Trump and Melania Trump, discussed faith during a private phone call with pastor Stuart Knechtle. The claim…
admin
·
February 27, 2026
·
When physical closeness fades in a relationship, it can feel confusing and painful. Sharing the same bed yet sensing distance often raises difficult questions about connection, attraction,…
admin
·
February 27, 2026
·
In many cities, the line between stability and displacement has grown thin. Rising rents, limited affordable housing, and fragile support systems push some people to seek shelter…
admin
·
February 26, 2026
·
Elon Musk sparked discussion again — not about technology, but faith. When asked who would “evangelize” him, he replied: “I agree with the teachings of Jesus.” The…
admin
·
February 26, 2026
·
“Watch the video below.” In United States, animal rights and animal welfare are regulated through a combination of federal and state laws. These laws are designed to…