Newly engaged man one of two to die in Ironman swim event
Irish Daily Mirror|August 22, 2023
Organisers say triathlon was ‘not sanctioned’ due to weather
PAUL HEALY
Newly engaged man one of two to die in Ironman swim event

THESE are the faces of the two tragic men who died after getting into difficulty during an Ironman swimming event. 

Brendan Wall, 44, who was originally from Meath, passed away during the 1.7km water section of the triathlon.

Canadian Ivan Chittendon, 65, from Toronto, also died in Youghal, Co Cork, on Sunday morning.

National governing body Triathlon Ireland last night said its technical officers could not sanction the race due to the weather.

Its chief Darren Coombes added: “Due to adverse conditions on the day, Triathlon Ireland technical officials confirmed to the race organisers that it was not possible to sanction the race.

この記事は Irish Daily Mirror の August 22, 2023 版に掲載されています。

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この記事は Irish Daily Mirror の August 22, 2023 版に掲載されています。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。