from the PacMasters Update Email
Ross Shoemaker, RIP
1942-2007
Ross Shoemaker died suddenly at the Senior Games following one of his swims. Ross had collapsed on the deck, and was not able to be revived. It is a terrible loss - Ross was a longtime member of the San Mateo Marlins, a warm and supportive man, and a devoted swimmer with an encouraging word for everyone.
Ross coached at Chabot Junior College for many years. Services are pending.
I don't think I need to point out the frequncy with which these unfortunate events have been occuring recently. Should active swimmers be getting stress echos or something as they get older? Are simple BP and lipid screens simply not enough?
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One thing that would be interesting to study is the relative frequency of heart attack deaths among competing swimmers compared to the normal population.
It has been well established that there is an increased risk of heart attack with strenuous (as opposed to moderate) exercise. Unfortunately sudden death may be the first manifestation of coronary artery disease.
One thing that would be interesting to study is the relative frequency of heart attack deaths among competing swimmers compared to the normal population.
It has been well established that there is an increased risk of heart attack with strenuous (as opposed to moderate) exercise. Unfortunately sudden death may be the first manifestation of coronary artery disease.
