Young Nigerian athlete drowns (photos)

Student-athlete, Oluwatoni Onikeku, 20, a student of the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, died on Sunday July 12th while swimming with friends in the Deerfield River in Deerfield, Massachusetts. 


Toni, who was an active member of the campus community, was a high jumper and sprinter for the track and field team, the River Hawks, at the university, where he earned several medals.

His family left Nigeria when Toni was 7 and have been living in Fitchburg for 13 years. He has been described as a well liked teammate, outstanding athlete, strong student, and an active member of Student-Athlete Advisory Council. May his soul resr in peace...

 This was his last instagram post. Same day he died. May his soul rest in peace amen.