Triathlon Tragically news: 12 females Ironman and athletes death bodies has been recovered after 25 day’s in water this morning in Florida due to terrible…….

Triathlon Tragically news: 12 females Ironman and athletes death bodies has been recovered after 25 day’s in water this morning in Florida due to terrible,

 

A participant at the Spanish race was pulled from the water after signalling for help, but later passed away en route to hospital.

 

Tragedy struck at IRONMAN Calella-Barcelona on Sunday with the death of a participant in the big race.

 

A competitor in the Spanish showpiece event was pulled from the water during the opening swim, having signalled for help. Sadly he later passed away en route to hospital after receiving on-site medical treatment.

 

The tragic death was confirmed by the IRONMAN Spain Facebook page, which posted a statement about the incident.

The statement read: “We are saddened to confirm the death of a participant in the IRONMAN Calella-Barcelona triathlon today.

 

“During the swimming part of the race, the athlete made a sign of help to the marine rescue team who quickly attended to the athlete and pulled him out of the water to the medical safety point.

 

“The athlete received immediate care by the on-site medical team before being taken to the hospital. Despite medical efforts, the athlete passed away in the ambulance on the way to the hospital.

 

 

“We share our deepest condolences to the athlete’s family and friends and will continue to offer our support at this very difficult time. We thank the Maritime Rescue Team, medical staff and volunteers who worked quickly to provide medical assistance to the athlete.”

 

Our deepest thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the athlete who died.

 

Graham has been involved with TRI247 & RUN247 since the summer of 2021. Since then he has provided strategic direction for all news and is passionate about the growth of triathlon as a fan sport.

 

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