Tragic reports have confirmed the death of a young track and field star who passed away all of a sudden.

Sources from local media outlets shared how she suddenly died after falling asleep on her couch after the competition.

Natalie Black who is a leading athlete and sophomore at the Bellhaven University in Mississippi was found dead on March 2 after her track and field session earlier that day.

The 19-year-old star was described as a true champion and inspiration for the sport as pals and family members issued a heartbreaking tribute about her premature passing away.

Natalie enjoyed her great day in Clinton where the college held its first outdoor meet of the season as the promising athlete beat her triple jump personal record having leapt 11 meters, bagging her second place in the category.

She about knocked me over while celebrating, one of her graduate assistant coaches shared while giving an emotional interview for the star during a candlelit vigil.