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Passages: Fran Crippen, 26 - FINA, USA Swimming Release Statements -- October 23, 2010
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates, October 23. SHORTLY after the FINA Open Water 10K World Cup swim today in the UAE, United States swimmer Fran Crippen, 26, passed away after falling unconscious during the race.
With the water in the mid-to-high 80s, the competitors all finished and noticed that Crippen had not crossed the finish line. Meet management brought in deep sea divers, who found Crippen unconscious just before the final buoy nearly two hours later. He was transported to the Fujairah Hospital and later died according to information provided to Swimming World. Conflicting reports state that he was found dead on the course.
Crippen had shown signs of slowing down during the third lap of the five-lap race. When Crippen did not immediately finish, a fact noticed by teammate Alex Meyer who screamed for help, the competing swimmers rushed back into the water to help with the search.
Information provided to Swimming World demonstrates that the water was likely too hot for the event as several swimmers were treated for heat exhaustion after the race....
Mike: I think that you misunderstand the swimwear rule for open water. When FINA changed the swimwear rule for pool racing in 2010--eliminating the suits above navel and below knees for men and allowing only textile fabrics--OPEN WATER SUITS WERE EXEMPTED FROM THIS CHANGE. The notorious 'techsuits' on the 2009 FINA list--including those that extend to the wrist and ankle, and of non-textile fabric--are still eligible in FINA open water races.
I believe this to be a crucial issue in this case. Any combination of very warm water, hot ambient sunlight & air, heavy exertion, and a full-cover suit (which could inhibit body heat release) may have tipped Fran into heat distress, which in the water could be fatal. We need to know the full details as we evaluate this tragedy.
So I ask again: Can anyone tell me what kind of suit Fran Crippen was wearing when he died?
www.dailynewsofopenwaterswimming.com/.../swimsuits-in-usa-open-water-swimming.html
Here is the link describing the rule change which went into effect June 1 for FINA elite OW races. To answer your question, I don't know but I believe that he was sponsored by TYR so likely one of their suits.
Mike: I think that you misunderstand the swimwear rule for open water. When FINA changed the swimwear rule for pool racing in 2010--eliminating the suits above navel and below knees for men and allowing only textile fabrics--OPEN WATER SUITS WERE EXEMPTED FROM THIS CHANGE. The notorious 'techsuits' on the 2009 FINA list--including those that extend to the wrist and ankle, and of non-textile fabric--are still eligible in FINA open water races.
I believe this to be a crucial issue in this case. Any combination of very warm water, hot ambient sunlight & air, heavy exertion, and a full-cover suit (which could inhibit body heat release) may have tipped Fran into heat distress, which in the water could be fatal. We need to know the full details as we evaluate this tragedy.
So I ask again: Can anyone tell me what kind of suit Fran Crippen was wearing when he died?
www.dailynewsofopenwaterswimming.com/.../swimsuits-in-usa-open-water-swimming.html
Here is the link describing the rule change which went into effect June 1 for FINA elite OW races. To answer your question, I don't know but I believe that he was sponsored by TYR so likely one of their suits.
