Two competitors die during swimming event at Ironman challenge in Ireland

LONDON — Two males died throughout the swimming portion of an Ironman occasion in Eire on Sunday, native authorities stated.

Cork County Council stated it was “deeply saddened over the tragic lack of two race contributors” throughout the occasion in Youghal in southwest Eire.

Irish broadcaster RTE stated the 2 males, one in his mid-60s and one in his mid-40s, died in separate incidents throughout the 1.9 kilometer (1.2 mile) swimming portion of the competitors.

The occasion had initially been scheduled for Saturday however was pushed again in the future due to extreme climate circumstances.

“Through the swim portion of Sunday’s race, security personnel supplied quick medical consideration upon recognizing the athletes had been in want of help,” organizer Ironman Eire stated in a press release on Fb.

“We share our best sympathies with the households and mates of the athletes and can proceed to supply them our assist as they undergo this very troublesome time. We thank the protection personnel and first responders who labored shortly to offer the athletes with medical help.”

Each males had been pronounced lifeless on the scene, native media reported.

They had been competing in a so-called half Ironman occasion, which additionally includes a 90 kilometer (56 mile) bike course and a 21.1 kilometer (13.1 mile) run.