I think the question should be: At what temperature does water temperature become THE greatest factor (which is what I think some posters have suggested is the case here); trumping other factors like training, conditioning, BMI, genetics, etc.
I don't believe that 50 degrees in a wetsuit qualifies for that distinction, and I don't believe that it is negligent for an event to be held in such conditions when the swim portion is described as "in frigid water".
I posted that "without question the cold water contributed to his death", in response to the race director's comment that it did not. No one suggested that other factors were not important.
Apparently catecholamine levels can increase by 300% in 59 degree water.
By the way, I have been told that he was healthy and had no family history of heart disease.
I think the question should be: At what temperature does water temperature become THE greatest factor (which is what I think some posters have suggested is the case here); trumping other factors like training, conditioning, BMI, genetics, etc.
I don't believe that 50 degrees in a wetsuit qualifies for that distinction, and I don't believe that it is negligent for an event to be held in such conditions when the swim portion is described as "in frigid water".
I posted that "without question the cold water contributed to his death", in response to the race director's comment that it did not. No one suggested that other factors were not important.
Apparently catecholamine levels can increase by 300% in 59 degree water.
By the way, I have been told that he was healthy and had no family history of heart disease.
