"COVID-19 claims the life of 23-year-old James Kondilios, former world-class power lifter and award-winning scientist"
The science graduate and sportsman was double-vaccinated with no underlying medical conditions."
In a social media post, his friends said his death was a reminder that COVID-19 can hit even the young and healthy.
Mr Kondilios grew up in Sydney, where he attended Waverley College.
In 2015, he represented Australia at the Power Lifting World Championships in Finland, where he won a bronze medal.
He later completed an advanced science degree at the Australian National University in Canberra."
