Alberone Júnior, one of the pioneers of Crossfit in Brazil, dies at the age of 48. Social networks/Reproduction Businessman Alberone Júnior died at the age of 48, last Wednesday (10). He is considered one of the pioneers of Crossfit in Brazil and had more than 25 years of experience in the area of ​​physical activities. He was buried this Thursday (11) in Fortaleza. The cause of death was not disclosed. Alberone owned a Crossfit box in Eusébio, in the metropolitan region of Fortaleza. The businessman had been working with the sport for over 14 years and was one of the first L1 CrossFit certified coaches in South America, as well as one of the creators of the first affiliated box in the Northeast region. Click here to follow the g1 Ceará channel on WhatsApp His death was confirmed by CF Tríade, the box he owned. "More than a Head Coach, Alberone was a friend, mentor and inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of walking alongside him. With his passion for sport, dedication to people and desire to transform lives, he left a mark that will never be forgotten by anyone who knew him", said the box. "His legacy will live on in every student, friend and family member who had their lives touched by his example. Thank you for everything you built and shared with us. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and everyone who had the immense honor of knowing him", added CF Tríade. READ ALSO: Hairdresser is shot dead inside his own residence in the interior of Ceará Brazilian man is sentenced in Portugal to 20 years in prison and expelled from the country for stabbing his ex to death Alberone's death was also mourned by the Ceará Sports Secretariat (Sesporte). "Alberone Júnior leaves an invaluable legacy for sport in Ceará and the region. Visionary and passionate about the profession, he was one of the great pioneers of modern fitness in our state, being one of the creators of the first Crossfit box in Ceará and the entire North/Northeast region", said the ministry. “His dedication to promoting health, well-being and the development of physical education transformed lives and inspired hundreds of students and professionals. The professional had been hospitalized since the end of May and, unfortunately, left us early.” "In this moment of immense pain, Sesporte sympathizes with the family, friends, students and the entire physical education and Crossfit community in Ceará, ratifying our most sincere feelings and thanks for their immense contribution to sport", added Sesporte. Watch the most viewed videos from Ceará