Triathalon swim deaths 2008 rising. What is going on?
Former Member
What is going on and why are autopsys coming back "cause of death unknown." The numbers are concerning, but the lack of explanation is really bothering me. It makes me feel as if something is being hidden. We have come a long way with CT scans, PET scans, x-rays, serum chemical analysis. I don't buy "cause of death unknown" with modern day capabilities.
It is a tragedy that these things happen, but it would be pure speculation on my part if I were to say why it is happening.
Chris and Peg - I too have noticed that so many triathletes don't do much swimming and many that do practice just in the pool. I think this is where masters swim coaches can take the bull by the horns. I've coached a masters group over the last eight years that has a number of triathletes. We meet twice a week and one summer, I would have the class go out to the river one practice a week to practice open water swimming. I would have them practice swimming from point-to-point, time, etc.
I think it would be a good idea for coaches to at least take "field trips" out to open water to help folks out.
It is a tragedy that these things happen, but it would be pure speculation on my part if I were to say why it is happening.
Chris and Peg - I too have noticed that so many triathletes don't do much swimming and many that do practice just in the pool. I think this is where masters swim coaches can take the bull by the horns. I've coached a masters group over the last eight years that has a number of triathletes. We meet twice a week and one summer, I would have the class go out to the river one practice a week to practice open water swimming. I would have them practice swimming from point-to-point, time, etc.
I think it would be a good idea for coaches to at least take "field trips" out to open water to help folks out.
