SHOCKING: Athletic Community Loss Kate Rust…

Kate Rust, a committed young cross-country runner from Thompson Station Middle School in Tennessee, passed away on October 29, 2024, leaving a lasting impact on the athletic community. She died soon after participating in a school cross-country competition, leaving her school and community

in tremendous sorrow. The cause of her death has not been made public, and her school and family are helping one another through this trying time. Coaches and teammates alike were motivated by Rust’s enthusiasm and upbeat attitude.