Tragic: 38-Year-Old Athlete Dies after Suffering Heart Attack During Swim Portion at Ironman 70.3 Pucon (VIDEO)
The opening of the 2022 Ironman season at Ironman 70.3 Pucón, Chile resulted in a tragic death of a 38-year-old athlete. According to reports, the athlete suffered a heart attack while in the water.
The race had to stop after a co-athlete alerted the security personnel regarding the threatening situation of one of the athletes. The athlete received immediate medical treatment and was taken to a nearby hospital.
The identity of the athlete is not yet released to the public.
La ambulancia se lleva de urgencia a un competidor que sufrió un problema cardíaco durante la natación del Ironman 70.3 de Pucón @adnradiochile pic.twitter.com/8hU1REeVfC
— Carlos Madariaga (@CMadariaga90) January 9,
