Berwyn, PA Native and University of South Carolina Rugby Star Erik Elken, 22, Dies After a Courageous Battle With Rare Stage 4 Sarcoma, Leaving Behind His Mother Leslie and Family

Erik Elken, a Berwyn, Pennsylvania native and amazing athlete, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at an untimely age of 22, leaving his family and loved ones devastated.

According to reports, an MRI in late January—initially ordered to evaluate a possible hip labrum tear—unexpectedly revealed a tumor in Erik’s femur and surrounding tissue while he was continuing both his studies and rugby career at the University of South Carolina…

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