J.J. Rice, a U.S.-born kite foiler who was set to represent Tonga at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, died in a diving accident over the weekend. He was 18 years old. Rice’s father, Darren, ...

Tongan Olympian Pita Taufatofua is speaking out following the death of 18-year-old kite foil racer Jackson James Rice. “It is with Saddness that I share the passing of @jj__rice our future Olympic ...

June 17 (UPI) --Teen kitefoiler Jackson James Rice, who was seeking to become the first caucasian to represent Tonga in the Olympics, died in a diving accident this past weekend. The 18-year-old Rice, ...

Jackson James "J.J." Rice's family continues to mourn his death. After the 18-year-old kitefoiler died in a diving accident June 15 off the coast of Tonga, his sister Lily Rice was one of many to ...

(CNN) — J.J. Rice, a United States-born kitefoiler who was hopeful of one day competing for Tonga at an Olympics, has died in a diving accident at the age of 18. A spokesperson for the Tongan National ...

United States-born kitefoiler J.J. Rice, who was set to represent Tonga at the Paris Olympics, died in a diving accident. He was 18. Rice's father Darren Rice confirmed his son's death Monday to the ...

J.J. Rice was just 18 years old, but poised to represent Tonga on the Olympic stage in a few short weeks. According to reports, J.J., born in the United States, was set to join Tonga’s kitefoiler team ...

Jackson James "J.J." Rice's family continues to mourn his death. After the 18-year-old kitefoiler died in a diving accident June 15 off the coast of Tonga, his sister Lily Rice was one of many to ...