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.
I have to agree with you on the wetsuit issue--even though it used to be my security blanket. ; )
I thought for sure that the race would not allow wetsuits. The pros could not wear them for the NYC tri. I guess the tempt was high enough to make it illegal for them. I was very surprised to see that everyone was allowed to wear them. If there were jelly fish, the water was warm.
I did the Nautica race in South Beach in April and that race became wetsuit illegal. The ocean was 78.2. So that morning, they announced wetsuits would not be allowed (I had to give up my blankie). BUT if you wanted to wear them, you still could; had to start in the back and would not be able to place. Guess what, my family kept pointing out how many still wore their wetsuits and went off in their wave. So picture this--Miami Beach and you are swimming in 78 degrees plus water with a wet suit....I am so, so glad I did not wear one. i would have roasted.
I think though most races allow them despite the temp. I "heard" that at St Anthony's this year, they allowed them because of the conditions even thought the temps were up there. To me that measn the RD's are tacitly admitting that there are participants that are not "comfortable" in the water.
There are videos of the NYC race on the internet. I was truly surprised at what I saw.
I do hope that they are not forsaking safety for entries. I have seen these races grow and each year take more entries. How can any guard be expected to rescue someone or even notice them in a washing machine like start of a tri?
I have to agree with you on the wetsuit issue--even though it used to be my security blanket. ; )
I thought for sure that the race would not allow wetsuits. The pros could not wear them for the NYC tri. I guess the tempt was high enough to make it illegal for them. I was very surprised to see that everyone was allowed to wear them. If there were jelly fish, the water was warm.
I did the Nautica race in South Beach in April and that race became wetsuit illegal. The ocean was 78.2. So that morning, they announced wetsuits would not be allowed (I had to give up my blankie). BUT if you wanted to wear them, you still could; had to start in the back and would not be able to place. Guess what, my family kept pointing out how many still wore their wetsuits and went off in their wave. So picture this--Miami Beach and you are swimming in 78 degrees plus water with a wet suit....I am so, so glad I did not wear one. i would have roasted.
I think though most races allow them despite the temp. I "heard" that at St Anthony's this year, they allowed them because of the conditions even thought the temps were up there. To me that measn the RD's are tacitly admitting that there are participants that are not "comfortable" in the water.
There are videos of the NYC race on the internet. I was truly surprised at what I saw.
I do hope that they are not forsaking safety for entries. I have seen these races grow and each year take more entries. How can any guard be expected to rescue someone or even notice them in a washing machine like start of a tri?
