Photo on left courtesy of Arizona Athletics. Photo on right by Margot Kelly
University of Arizona hurdler and 2011 Canyon del Oro graduate Lezo Urreiztieta passed away Thursday from complications following brain surgery.
Urreiztieta was the 2011 division 2 State Champion in the the 110 meter hurdles (photo above right) helping his team to a 2nd place finish. He also holds the school record in the event.
He was named to the first team all-region both his prep junior and senior years.
As a hurdler at the University of Arizona Urreiztieta he was named to the Pac-12 All Academic Second Team in 2013.
“We send our sincerest sympathies and deepest prayers to the family and friends of Lezo Urreiztieta,” Athletics Director Greg Byrne said in a press release. “The unfortunate passing of someone so young and full of life affects us all. He was an excellent student, in addition to being a valued member of our track team and the Arizona Athletics community.”
Urreiztieta was well liked by fellow athletes and will be sorely missed.
Please keep Urreiztieta's family (Father, Izaro; Mother, Melissa, and brother, Gaizka) in your prayers during this most difficult time.