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Sprinter Jemma Stapleton dies in motorcycle accident during Thailand vacation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:12 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Sprinter Jemma Stapleton dies in motorcycle accident during Thailand vacation
Summary

Jemma Stapleton, a 25-year-old sprinter from Melbourne, died in a motorcycle accident in Thailand on June 10 during a family vacation. The crash occurred on Koh Samui amidst inclement weather. Stapleton's brother described her as his best friend and highlighted her vibrant presence. The athletics community mourns her passing, with tributes emphasizing her talent and spirit. A GoFundMe page has been established to support her family during this difficult time. Stapleton recently celebrated her birthday on June 1, shortly before the tragic incident.

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  • •Jemma Stapleton died at age 25 in Thailand on June 10
  • •Inclement weather may have contributed to the accident
  • •She had recently finished third in the 2025 Stawell Gift
  • •Tributes have come from the Stawell Gift and Victoria Athletic League
  • •A GoFundMe has been set up to support her family
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  • 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Sprinter Jemma Stapleton Dies in Motorbike Accident During Family Vacation, Days After Celebrating Her 25th Birthday
What they're saying
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"Her smile was so bright that wherever she went, you knew she was there,” the athlete's brother said in a tribute

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