Professional bull rider Mason Lowe died Tuesday (Jan. 15) after suffering injuries while competing at the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo in Denver, Colo., The Denver Post reports. He was 25 years old.
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"We are deeply saddened to report that Mason Lowe passed away this evening following injuries sustained at the PBR event in Denver," Professional Bull Riders Association CEO Sean Gleason said in a statement. "The entire PBR and National Western sports family extends our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Mason's wife Abbey and his family."
Lowe, who grew up in Exeter, Missouri, was ranked No. 18 in the world and had been a professional bull rider for seven years. Lowe earned almost $10,000 through competition this year alone.
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