Whoah: Ironman athlete dies mid competition
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: According to New York City authorities an unidentified ironman athlete died yesterday after competiting in an ‘Ironman’ athlete competition stretching from the Hudson River to New Jersey. Medical examiners are reportedly still working on an official cause of death, which is expected to be announced on Monday.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of an athlete at today’s Aquadraat Sports Ironman U.S. Championship,” said Emily Vicker, a spokeswoman for Rubenstein Communications, which represents the competition.
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I was there when thishappened so sad. They rushed him out of the competition.