College student suddenly collapses and passes away during gym workout - Brazil

May 24, 2025
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Student Dayane de Jesus Barbosa, 22, died after feeling unwell and suffering a sudden illness at a gym in Rio de Janeiro while training. The incident occurred in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, last Tuesday (20).
Dayane was described by colleagues and teachers as a dedicated young woman who was passionate about her
Dayane was a student of International Relations at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and dreamed of an international career.
The moment when the young woman fell ill was recorded by security cameras at the location and circulated on social media. In the images, it is possible to see Dayane preparing to start an exercise on a weight training machine, when she suddenly fainted.